Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CONVERT A BARN?
If converting a barn is a project you'd love to take on, read quantity surveyor Tim Phillips' breakdown on how much it's likely to cost
8 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Cool kit houses
These self-builders worked with package companies to realise their dreams of creating bespoke homes. Here's what you can learn about the different levels of service and systems that are available...
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Eco VISION
Remodelling a large but neglected home in north London has unlocked its hidden potential as a warm and spacious family home
5 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Flush threshold's
Adding a sliding or bifold door with a flush threshold into your project will add a touch of seamless design, while making the connection between inside and out as accessible as possible
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Design evolution
A colonnade-style extension, designed by Re-Format, has added a contemporary flourish to a country home that was originally built more than 500 years ago
1 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 secrets to self-build success
If you're tempted to step foot into the world of self-build but want to know more, read these words of wisdom from those who built their own!
8 min |
August 2022
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor dining space
CREATE YOUR IDEAL | THE LATEST FURNITURE DESIGNS WILL HELP ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE AND CREATE A DINING AREA THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
2 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Great garden design
Creating a serene outdoor space that complements a home was the driving force behind these gorgeous gardens
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
THE LOWDOWN ON... A FRONT OF HOUSE MAKEOVER
KERB APPEAL COUNTS – ARCHITECT GEORGE BRADLEY SHARES A FEW SIMPLE STEPS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL EXTERIOR REVAMP
3 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Victorian goes playful
With equal measures of traditional touches and imaginative ideas, Amandine and Julien's period home feels completely cutting edge
8 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Innovative laboratory
Using pop and graphic elements, designer Axel Chay has transformed his late-19th-century house in Marseille into an arty refuge where great ideas fuse
5 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Take the plunge
Interior designer Liz Hall dived in head first when it came to transforming her now utterly amazing Aussie home
5 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Murals etc
Transform your walls into art with big impact, large-scale designs - abstract forms and painterly motifs will ensure an artistic edge
2 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Inspiration gallery: beautiful bedrooms
NEW SEASON, NEW LOOK? THESE IDEAS WILL DELIVER A DREAMY SPACE
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Leading light
AS HE LAUNCHES A SHOW AT SALONE DEL MOBILE, SCOTT RICHLER, FOUNDER OF GABRIEL SCOTT, EXPLAINS HOW LIGHTING IS THE JEWELLERY OF A ROOM
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Colour insight: vibrant hues head outside
IT'S OFFICIAL - THE SUMMER FORECAST IS BRIGHT AND SUNNY WITH HITS OF BOLD COLOUR IN THE GARDEN BEING BIG NEWS
2 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Cottage culture
A pastoral palette and time-worn textures have given this sustainably constructed new build timeless appeal - and it has more than a hint of cool
6 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Bold renaissance
Drawing on the architectural style of French and Dutch modernists, the interiors of this made-over Melbourne home are a class act
5 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Hustling in our home
As more of us find a side hustle – whether it’s to keep our creativity or our bank balances flowing – just what is the impact on our day-to-day living?
6 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
GARDEN PAINT IDEAS
Get creative outside and decorate your alfresco space in fun colours using design techniques that are easy to replicate
3 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
DESIGNER SPOTLIGHT
Support independent businesses and meet the creatives making waves in the interiors world. This month, we’re talking carefully-crafted ceramics to make everyday life that little bit more special
4 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Holiday at home
Inspired by a trip to Marrakesh, Beth Golding turned her family’s shabby courtyard garden into a colourful sanctuary
4 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Worth the wait
Kate and Craig's plans for a modest side extension morphed into a complete reconfiguration of the rear, inspired by a neighbour's new open-plan space
9 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
RENOVATION WORKSHOP: FIXING CREAKY FLOORBOARDS
Creaky floorboards can be a sign all is not well underfoot — as well as being downright irritating. Natasha Brinsmead offers a quick repair guide to solving this common problem
3 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
THREE into one
By knocking together a warren of disjointed rooms, Patsy and Al have created a new hub to their home without needing to extend
6 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Greener by design
Architectural designer Martin McCrae and architect Mhairi Grant took the meaning of ‘self-build’ literally and assumed the design, construction and interior fit-out of their contemporary Passivhaus on a DIY basis
7 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Blue-sky thinking
A combination of careful planning and DIY prowess brought Sophia and Matthew’s extended home to life
7 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
What is a Lawful Development Certificate?
Planning consultant Simon Rix explains everything you need to know about Lawful Development Certificates and how to go about applying for one
4 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Bold & bright
Renovating her first home gave Gemma the opportunity to properly explore her style and to create an eclectic look that's filled with fun and bursts of colour
6 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
New & improved
Choosing to add another storey and treating an unloved 1970s bungalow as a blank canvas has allowed Rob and Emma Pollard to transform the property into a contemporary light-filled home for their young family
6 min |