Homebuilding & Renovating
ECO LANDSCAPING
Creating a garden with green credentials isn't without its challenges, but there are plenty of ways you can reduce its impact on the environment, once you know how
7 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips to finding your perfect plot
Finding a plot for a self-build isn't always easy, as the chances are you will be up against stiff competition from builders, land finders and other potential self-builders, but knowing where to start and putting in the legwork will set you in good stead to find your ideal location.
7 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
Self-build for beginners PART 13 PRE-CONSTRUCTION GUIDE
Make sure that your insurance, health and safety, build and cost schedules and all documents are all in place before kick-off
8 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
Lifetime achievement
Replacing a tired 1960s bungalow with a bespoke prefabricated contemporary house allowed retired architect Helen Heslop Brunt and her husband Martin to fulfil a long-held dream
3 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
Change for good
A last-minute decision to build a kitchen extension instead of a general update turned out to be a wise move for the owners of this detached period property
4 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
RENOVATING A GEORGIAN HOME
Known for their elegant architectural features, Georgian homes need to be restored sensitively to make them fit for modern life
10+ min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Calming INFLUENCE
This Parisian pied-à-terre designed by Lichelle Silvestry is a tranquil space in which to retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city outside
2 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
HIDDEN TREASURES
David Reade undertook a major renovation of his parents' historic home and discovered a centuries-old inglenook fireplace and other amazing things in the process
2 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Creative SPIRIT
Every room in this new build feels original and fresh thanks to a team effort by the designer and owner
2 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
A GREAT ESCAPE
Keen to ensure her family's association with a magical coastal area continues for generations to come, Sarah Cross has created a spectacular retreat
2 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
STATE OF THE ART Collector's piece
Six interior designers tell us the artists we should be investing in right now
3 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
Mexican revolution
Creatives are restoring abandoned homes from the Yucatán's golden era and there's lots to learn from these historic houses
1 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
A step ahead
A staircase has a dramatic impact on an interior and a great one is both beautiful and practical
5 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
MOVERS & SHAKERS
The homeware and fashion brand that celebrates Colombia's rich craft traditions
1 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
Make an entrance
Tiffany Duggan of Studio Duggan opens the door planning and styling a small hallway
2 min |
August 2024
Living Etc UK
TALES OF THE UNEXPECTED
Seventeenth-century origins meet vibrant contemporary design in a cleverly reimagined Amsterdam canal house
2 min |
August 2024
Living Etc UK
enduring style
B&B Italia has pioneered modern Italian furniture design since 1966 - but its latest collection feels as fresh as ever
1 min |
August 2024
Living Etc UK
think like a pro
It's not just interior designers who are skilled at picking the perfect palette architects are in on the act, too, and Richard Parr knows just how to get the ideal shade
2 min |
August 2024
Homes & Gardens
IT'S WARM INSIDE
In designer Stephanie Barba Mendoza's home, everything was chosen to make her feel cocooned, looked after and full of joy
2 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
RHAPSODY IN BLUE
Carina Raymond's blissful bedroom manages to be characterful and calming at the same time - and it's all down to the colour
1 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
OLD SCHOOL
Rustic country charm meets industrial style in a former schoolhouse where Daisy Hill has made a light and airy loft-style home for herself and her two sons
3 min |
August 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Summer LOVING
A run-down beach house turned luxurious villa has become a much-loved haven for Renee De Wit's family
2 min |
August 2024
Country Homes & Interiors
Sowing the seeds for a life of abundance
The perpetual rhythm of planting, tending and harvesting brings a feeling of hope and fulfilment to Diana Yates, and it extends beyond her Greenfields garden to all of her life
3 min |
August 2024
Country Homes & Interiors
'Building boats has become my passion'
Wooden boat builder, Obioma Oji
3 min |
August 2024
Country Homes & Interiors
SEA FARING
Russell Jarvis gathered design inspiration from far and near to make over a run-down property, turning it into his perfect coastal home
4 min |
August 2024
Country Homes & Interiors
COUNTER INTELLIGENCE
Practical and inspiring ideas for selecting the best kitchen worktop for your space
3 min |
August 2024
Country Homes & Interiors
HOME AT LAST
Having often walked past their dream property over the years, Rich and Emma Proud finally became its owners and turned it into a comfortable home for three generations of their family
4 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES EXTERNAL WALL INSULATION COST?
It's touted as an affordable home insulation method, but is external wall insulation worth the outlay and what are the lifetime costs? We look at the figures...
7 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
High praise
After converting a run-down gospel hall into a unique 1930s-inspired home-complete with geodesic dome - Alice Deuchar and Daniel Schamroth pronounced it a resounding succes
3 min |
August 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
PERMITTED DEVELOPMENT APPROVE EXCLUSIONS
How to understand whether your project qualifies for Permitted Development and if you are able to use this planning route
5 min |