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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 have renovated on-screen
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
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
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
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
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
The television personality's large house has his signature style imprinted throughout
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 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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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 understood' how people spend money on something that will become landfill within three months.
He said that money would be better spent on lovingly-made antiques by a Victorian or Edwardian craftsman which you could love, look after, and then pass on.
The TV personality said his treasured possession at home was a little marbleised paper sculpture which his grandson, Albie, bought him when he was about three.
Sarah Beeney: Property Ladder
Sarah Beeny is best known for presenting Property Ladder (2001 -2009) but has presented over half a dozen shows about property.
Back in 2020, Sarah and her husband Graham decided to up sticks from their London home with their four sons and move to a former 220 acre farm near Bruton in Somerset which they have renovated on-screen.
The journey of them renovating their new home was captured in Sarah Beeny's New Life in the Country on Channel 4.
Although the farm had permission to build a new house, the couple had grander plans as they wanted to build a mini stately home with five properties in a different field where planning permission had been granted.
Despite beef from neighbours, they were eventually granted the planning permission, while Sarah caused further controversies when she decided to keep a wild rabbit as a pet after her cat captured the animal.
Back in 2020, Sarah and her husband Graham decided to up sticks from their London home with their four sons and move to a former 220 acre farm near Bruton in Somerset which they have renovated on-screen
Although the farm had permission to build a new house, the couple had grander plans as they wanted to build a mini stately home with five properties in a different field where planning permission had been granted
Sarah and her whole family feature on-screen in the stunning home
Graham is seen posing in front of an open fire on a white and grey tiled floor
The lavish home shows their love of the finer things in life, including stunning antique furniture such as writing desks and wardrobes
Each room looks straight out of an old country mansion
Sarah's breathtaking home shows her flare for interiors and love of antiques
On the flip side to their super classic styling, they have worked hard to keep themselves with the ages with their solar energy scheme
The toilet in one of the bathrooms was kitted out with a number of books, including Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
One of the drawing rooms in the house boasts dark red wallpaper. Sarah previously said: 'I’ve had loads of decorating disasters! But that’s how you learn'
The TV presenter sitting on top of her large and powerful deluxe powerful oven and hob
A pricey looking wallpaper was hung in one of the stunning rooms
Antique additions were added in every corner of the house, including a rocking chair next to a bath
A blue clawfoot bath tub sat in front of a wall in complementary colours
One deep red sitting room was kitted out with several artworks which were lit up by the natural light
Sarah Beeny making good use of her kitchen table to play board games with family
The TV presenter (pictured with husband Graham Swift) was given the all clear in April 2023 and in June she released her documentary Sarah Beeny vs. Cancer which detailed her cancer journey including her double mastectomy
One room was kitted out with a jacuzzi alongside metro tiles and Seventies inspired flooring
The lavish home showed their love of the finer things in life, including stunning antique furniture such as writing desks and wardrobes.
Beeny said at the time: 'We have lots of really old pieces including a 15th-century chair that I love. I enjoy collecting cartoons; they’re lovely things and make me laugh.'
In-keeping with the classic stylings, the couple's open plan kitchen and living area featured envy-inducing parquet flooring.
One of the drawing rooms in the house boasts dark red wallpaper. Sarah previously said: 'I’ve had loads of decorating disasters! But that’s how you learn...
'I discovered years ago that you can paint a room dark red, but it’s the other colours in there that’s the difference between a room that looks like a womb, or a luscious rich and exotically decadent living space.'
On the flip side to their super classic styling, they have worked hard to keep themselves with the ages with their solar energy scheme.
Given Graham's career as an artist, the walls in the home are carefully curated with stunning pieces, including his own work and that of other artists.
Martin Roberts: Homes Under the Hammer
Property expert, author and journalist Martin Roberts has been presenting BBC One's daytime property auction series Homes Under the Hammer since it began in 2003.
He has also written two books on the subject, Teach Yourself Making Money from Property and The Property Auction Guide.
Fans were given the biggest glimpse into his home in 2019 when it featured on the updated comic version of the classic panel game Through The Keyhole, in which a panel must guess a home's owner.
Host Keith Lemon showcased his home to the viewers and showed off some surprising finds - including a climbing wall.
The acclaimed TV presenter's home office even included a picture of hardman footballer Vinnie Jones
Property expert, author and journalist Martin Roberts has been presenting BBC One's daytime property auction series Homes Under the Hammer since it began in 2003
The picture of the outside of his home shows a large three-storey building with a spacious garden
The acclaimed TV presenter's home office even included a picture of hardman footballer Vinnie Jones and Paul Gascoigne (top right)
Roberts gave his fans a sneak peek of his kitchen table on his Instagram
In 2019 Martin Roberts' home featured on the updated comic version of classic panel game Through The Keyhole, in which a panel must guess a home's owner. Pictured: Host Keith Lemon
Keith Lemon had a go on the climbing wall on the Through The Keyhole episode
The TV presenter's large bedroom had a large Snooze sign hanging over the fireplace
Keith Lemon even cheekily removed the glass pane of his fish tank to dip his feet inside
The garden also includes a shed and a log store for the fireplaces
In a February 2022 interview with HouseBeautiful he said he buys a lot of his homeware from charity shops.
He revealed there is a place in Wales where he bought literally every single piece of his furniture.
But he said his love of reusing and car boots has become a problem for his wife due to his inability to throw old stuff away.
He said his collecting habits mean his house has become a 'bit of a living diary filled with where I have been'.
A lot of the items don't have 'real value' he said, but they have personal value to him.
One of his most treasured possessions is a piano his parents bought him for his 40th birthday when his mum was still alive.
He is also a huge fan of shopping in places like like B&M, The Range and Trago Mills - calling them 'truly fantastic stuff'.
The acclaimed TV presenter also claimed the home he would most like to snoop around would be Buckingham Palace.
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