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See how they have tailored the hearts of their homes to suit their lifestyles and life stages

Just as those last dragging months of winter can get your spirits down, they can sometimes have the same affect on our homes. When the moment finally arrives to throw open the windows and let in the fresh air, we often look around and realize how stale our home environment has become.

Samantha Pynn shares a few tips on how to give a country makeover to those tired spaces to turn them into family friendly summer getaways.

I've always had a great love for books. Not only do I find myself deep within the stories, books have also contributed to the narrative of my life. Looking at the bookshelves in my home, I'm reminded of all the places that I've travelled to – both figuratively and literally.

Genevieve Gorder is a master at the home makeover. From her earlier days on TLC's Trading Spaces to hosting the design TV series Dear Genevieve on HGTV, her enthusiasm and creativity helps to transform tired, dull spaces into the fresh and inspiring.