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Nordic notes
A dilapidated 1950s bungalow is now a contemporary home, boasting a vaulted kitchen and living space filled with Scandi inspiration and vintage heirlooms
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Rainwater drainage: what is a soakaway?
Soakaways are a useful addition to your property’s rainwater drainage. Mark Brinkley explains how they work and how you can build your own…
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Bright ideas
Knowing their converted coach house’s layout wouldn’t work for their growing family, Sam and Sarah Irvine decided to build two glass box extensions, resulting in a light and spacious home
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Freedom by desıgn
Rose and Mark Morgan have self-built a wheelchair-friendly home that caters for the needs of their whole family
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Biophilic design
Beyond the buzzword, biophilic design may just be the key to a healthier, happier home. Here’s what it means and how to use it when designing your house
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
11 common planning questions answered
By understanding the basics, and doing your research rather than resorting to guesswork, you can easily avoid the most common planning pitfalls, says planning consultant Simon Rix
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April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Wall covering design ideas
If you're looking to turn blank walls into an architectural feature then our roundup of ideas will show how you can add character, texture and personality to your home
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE HOUSE OF HORROR
Sometimes it's worth delving into the history of a property, as Ian Rock discovers in this unsettling example
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Kitchens
What are the options for buying a new kitchen? We explore a number of routes you can take to realize your dream kitchen
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Will new Building Regs mean greener homes?
Updated rules will soon require new homes to be more energy efficient, as well as better ventilated and connected. Let's welcome the changes, says David Hilton
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Incredible Conversions
These projects have taken forgotten or redundant buildings and turned them into truly unique homes
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Future Homes Standard explained
The government says it wants to drive down energy use in our homes. Tim Pullen explains what this means for self-builders and extenders
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Master suites
A place to relax and retreat, a master bedroom suite is the perfect place to unwind. Here's how to design a room you'll want to spend time in
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to design an oak frame home
This construction method offers myriad possibilities for designing a bespoke home, whether you want something traditional or more contemporary. Here, Rebecca Foster explains how the design process works
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to retrofit home your home
Reap all the benefits of a warm, well-ventilated, healthy home by taking a whole house approach...
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
10 tips for living on site
Check out Rebecca Foster's top tips for establishing a suitable accommodation arrangement during your build
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March 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
CHOOSING INTERIOR FINISHES
In this month’s column, experienced renovator Natasha Brinsmead discusses how the interiors of her home came together — and what she plans on doing differently next time
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Sailing free
Figuring out how to unlock a neglected seaside plot was the key to success for Stephen and Mandy’s ‘fabric first’ self-build
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Why knowing the planning system is vital
The planning system can be convoluted and what you think you understand, might not be what it seems. Planning consultant Simon Rix shares one anecdote relating to retrospective planning that highlights why it pays to get advice early on
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
This year's top design trends
If you are feeling a little short of design inspiration when it comes to your home project, we’re here to help with our round up of the newest and most exciting home design trends currently topping the wishlists of self-builders, renovators and extenders alike
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Incredible semi-detached transformations
These semi-detached home remodels and extensions have transformed dated, awkward spaces into fresh, modern homes
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Charming addition
When this Grade II-listed farmhouse came on the market for the second time during their search, the Richards family found it impossible to resist
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Hidden gem
First-time self-builders James and Carole Boon have made the most of a tiny infill plot in Derbyshire — building a lightfilled and energy-efficient home on a modest budget
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
A rustic replacement
Andrew and Paget Briggs have transformed their 17th-century Cornish farmhouse with a sympathetic kitchen built using local materials
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
A concrete idea
Limited by their traditional terrace, Scott and Camilla Trindle have added extra room with a modern extension inspired by the Brutalist movement
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February 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
10 things to know when planning your bathroom
Creating a bathroom is no small task, but with the right insight you can achieve a space that is beautiful, functional and enduring
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