25 Beautiful Homes
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Gillian and Richard Milner embraced the history of their 1970s house - giving it a retro look that's truly groovy
3 min |
May 2022
Real Homes
Changing Lanes
Sharon and Garry have made the dream of moving to a favourite holiday destination a reality with their Lake District home
7 min |
May 2022
Real Homes
Ever Evolving
Karen and Kevin's period apartment has seen plenty of change over the years - but its current iteration strikes the perfect balance between characterful and cool
6 min |
May 2022
Real Homes
Character Building
After years of moving, Jack and David found their ideal home - and their lockdown transformation earned them our best garden award
5 min |
May 2022
Real Homes
10 Steps to Cutting the Cost of Your Bathroom
You deserve a beautiful bathroom. Read our tips on how to get a stylish sanctuary for less
4 min |
May 2022
Your Home
‘We swapped plain walls for boutique luxury''
With a mix of bold prints and luxe fabrics, Sameera Stern-Gillet transformed her uninspiring bedroom into a plush paradise inspired by high-end hotels
5 min |
May 2022
Your Home
‘Our investment kitchen has Spanish-holiday style'
Fashion influencer Kopal Jaitly took the same approach to using colour and print in her kitchen as she does with her outfits, splashing out on a wow-factor style
6 min |
May 2022
Your Home
‘I just knew that daring shades would work together'
After years of renting, Lauren Vine couldn’t wait to get creative with colour and DIY to give the living room in her first home a maximalist makeover
6 min |
May 2022
Your Home
‘Bold colour has transformed this space'
Rotten floorboards and an awkward curved bath meant Hannah Hooper’s bathroom needed a sleek renovation to make it work for her young family
4 min |
May 2022
Your Home
SHINE BRIGHT WITH NEW WINDOWS AND DOORS
Boost insulation, brighten your rooms and reduce your energy bills with brand-new windows and doors
6 min |
May 2022
Your Home
Personalised new-build - ‘We turned an empty shell into a welcoming home'
Molly and Vicky Rea-Seddon gave their new-build property a unique twist with DIY touches – and went on quite the learning curve to get it just right
7 min |
May 2022
Your Home
In your garden THIS MONTH
May has one foot in spring and the other in summer, so step outside and enjoy the changing of the seasons
4 min |
May 2022
Your Home
FISH SUPPERS
Traditionally, fish was reserved for Fridays but it’s brilliant for fresh and easy meals throughout the week. Discover new ways to enjoy it with these fabulously scrumptious recipes…
7 min |
May 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
11 ways to cut the cost of your extension
With labour and material prices at a high, it's never been more important to rein in the cost of your extension project. We ask the experts for their advice
6 min |
May 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Single storey homes
Banish all thoughts of flimsy dated bungalows — single-storey houses can be super stylish structures, offering fantastically practical layouts suited to all lifestyles and needs. To prove it, we’ve pulled together some of the best designs out there
6 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
THE ULTIMATE BUYER'S GUIDE TO Renewables
Whether you want to include a heat pump with your self-build or add solar panels to your existing home, our experts lay out the costs and considerations
10+ min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Impressive budget renovations
With imagination, patience and a watchful eye over finances, these homeowners have transformed their properties into welcoming homes on modest budgets
2 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Rural gem
After two grueling years of planning, Patsy Parr took just 22 weeks to complete her first self-build — a modern take on a traditional oak framed home, complete with a boutique hotel vibe
6 min |
April 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
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
5 min |
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…
6 min |
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
6 min |
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
7 min |
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
7 min |
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
8 min |
April 2022
Ideal Home UK
EASY STYLE UPDATES - Weekend decorator
WE ROUND UP THE SIMPLEST, QUICKEST WAYS TO MAKE YOUR HOME MORE BEAUTIFUL NOW
5 min |
March 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
SWEET-SCENTED HERBS
Harness the power of fragrant herbs – by including them in your planting palette, you benefit from their aromatic, mood-enhancing properties, as well as their beauty
2 min |
March 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
IN THE COUNTRY WITH Clodagh McKenna
FOLLOW THE CHEF AS SHE SHARES STORIES FROM HER HAMPSHIRE SMALLHOLDING
2 min |
March 2022
25 Beautiful Homes
Shining style
Everything about Valeriia Voshchevska’s home is splendid – from the chic furnishings to the cool colours
5 min |
April 2022
25 Beautiful Homes
Creative force
Maya Hendrix’s house is a lesson in the art of combining pastel hues and vintage nds with cool architectural details
3 min |
April 2022
25 Beautiful Homes
LEAP OF FAITH
Having been brave enough to buy a house after viewing it via video link, Kelli and David Lundberg set about updating it to reflect their love of coastal and rustic style
4 min |