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5 ways to... MAKE YOUR CEILING A FOCAL POINT

Homebuilding & Renovating

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September 2025

If you're building an extension, here's how to ensure the space above your head shares the same wow factor

5 ways to... MAKE YOUR CEILING A FOCAL POINT

There's no more effective way of creating ceiling impact than with statement glazing. This can come in many different forms including the glass lean-to, roof lantern or skylight. One particularly effective use of fixed glazing is the up-and-over window, where a narrow section of glass reaches from the floor, before continuing up the wall and then overhead as a section of glass roof, as can be seen in this kitchen extension.

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Ahead of the curve

London-based architecture and ideas studio, CAN, extended this home to make it suitable for the needs of a growing family, placing an emphasis on natural materials and a unique approach to design. The resulting renovation turned the once-disconnected ground floor of this east London terrace into an open-plan kitchen and dining area spilling into the garden through a bespoke curved window and oversized glazed door.

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1 min

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Self-build for beginners

BUILDING WITH INSULATED CONCRETE FORMWORK

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7 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

CAN PLANNING PERMISSION BE WITHDRAWN?

If you're concerned about whether you can have your permission revoked for your project, our planning expert offers advice on what can and can't be done

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6 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

A taste of Manhattan

Perched at the top of their listed Victorian terrace, Harry and Joe's new loft was inspired by iconic New York architecture

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4 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

Revolutionary retrofits

Discover the measures taken to radically improve the thermal performance of these existing homes

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4 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

6 TIPS FOR BUILDING AN EXTENSION THROUGH WINTER

Creating your dream project during the coldest months isn't for the faint-hearted. Follow these six essential tips to help survive bad weather and to mitigate delays

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5 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

GUIDE TO RENOVATING

A whole house rewire is commonly needed in renovation projects - here's everything you need to know about the job and the costs

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7 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

14 tips for designing a bathroom

Before you embark on a new bathroom, give careful thought to every aspect. Our expert guide offers top-to-bottom advice...

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8 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

Back to its best

Linda Danvin embarked on a year-long task to turn a forgotten Cornish townhouse into a historic gem

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3 mins

December 2025

Homebuilding & Renovating

Homebuilding & Renovating

Stone love

Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for

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4 mins

December 2025

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