Homebuilding & Renovating
Rising to the challenge
Taking on the restoration of a rundown Grade II-listed property and transforming it into a character-filled, energy-efficient home was an opportunity Amanda and Warren East couldn't resist
3 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
CHOOSING ECO-FRIENDLY FLOORING
Whether you're planning to extend or renovate your home, a key decision is choosing the right floor - here are the options that have the lowest impact on the environment
5 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
KEEPING YOUR NEIGHBOURS SWEET
Navigating planning approval for an extension or self-build is likely to mean getting your neighbours onside. Here's how to build a harmonious relationship with them
7 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT LOFT CONVERSION
If you’re not sure on the best way to add a room in the roof, these are the most popular options for extending your space. Which one is best for your home?
7 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Made to measure
Sue and Greg Smith only wanted to build their own oak frame home if it could match their exact requirements – luckily, help was at hand
4 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Self-build for beginner's
HOW TO DESIGN A HOUSE THAT'S CHEAP TO RUN
7 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips for saving money on your extension
A well-designed extension can add value and floor space to your home without breaking the bank. Discover the best strategies for clawing back costs on your project
7 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
5 ways to... MAKE YOUR CEILING A FOCAL POINT
If you're building an extension, here's how to ensure the space above your head shares the same wow factor
1 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Blending indoors and out
A well-designed garden project can prove almost as much work as building or renovating a house but it will extend living space outdoors and improve the outlook, as these projects demonstrate
4 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Treetop retreat
Nestled in the middle of a secluded woodland site, Marie Greene's contemporary timber-clad home has become a local landmark
4 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Box clever
As square houses go, the Peckham House in south London is as cool as they come.
1 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
LOOKING HOT
Smart style tweaks can bring fresh flavour to a classic kitchen or inform a brand new design
3 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
JOYFUL LIVING
Stripped of its original charm, this Victorian terrace has been lovingly reimagined, blending period detail with bold, cheerful design
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
SPACE craft
Maximising every inch with a glamorous look has enabled Rachel Moreve to elevate this modest Victorian property into a stylish family home
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
A better life
Relaxed, rewilded and reconnected with friends, family and the world beneath our feet – that's the spirit inspiring the way we host, holiday, dress our homes and spend our time right now
4 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
PICK YOUR OWN
Even a small country garden can contain an 'orchard' of trees and shrubs, so you can fill your fruit bowl with home-grown apples, pears, plums and more
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Spice & easy
Persian influenced dishes infused with spices bring vibrant flavour in Sabrina Ghayour's newest book and she promises they're easy to make, too
4 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
THE BIG PICTURE
Philippa Thorp’s unwavering vision has turned a Grade II-listed country house with a 1960s extension into a unified home with timeless appeal
3 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Elegant REVIVAL
Balancing heritage elements with modern design details, interior designer Kate Malone has reinvigorated this former 19th-century dairy
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Best of both worlds
Designer Elana Tenenbaum Cline has proved you can create a high-end home that marries quiet luxury with family-friendly credentials
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
A SUNNY OUTLOOK
A south-facing extension and a sunshine-yellow kitchen have provided Laura, Jeremy Barnett and their son, Raife, the perfect space for family life
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
LA DOLCE VITA
While on a visit to Italy, interior designer Katy Smith stayed in a luxurious hotel that inspired her dream family bathroom
1 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Seaside charm
Olivia and Phil Elliott’s freshly decorated home, with playful colour, pattern and a timeless mix of old and new, celebrates its coastal location
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Perfect move
The lure of seaside living led to Sarah Peasant and her husband Nick relocating to Dorset where they found a dated 1980s house that was to become their ideal family home
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
ISLAND life
A 1930s bungalow with wonderful ocean views was reimagined by Gideon Mendelson of the Mendelson Group to showcase watery hues and whimsical details
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Open house
Formerly a series of bedsits, this Victorian property is once again a cohesive home thanks to stylist Sophie Surridge and her husband Charlie
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
LEARNING CURVE
Buying a dilapidated cottage in a bankruptcy sale led Kirstin Eriksson to fulfil her dream of country living and inspired a change of career, too
4 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
CHARISMATIC COTTAGE
A 16th-century dwelling has been sensitively refreshed, resulting in a home brimming with original character, while boasting an easy-to-live-with, modern sensibility
3 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
HOMES FOR HOW WE LIVE NOW
Our homes are constantly evolving — we alter floor plans to open up spaces or enclose new rooms; pantries are converted to back kitchens, snug's to home offices, en-suite bathrooms to dressing rooms. So what do our homes say about our tastes and priorities? We asked the experts
4 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
PLAYING TO THE GALLERY
This artist's garden is a stunning composition of colour and form, envisaged in a series of distinct rooms that draw you in to explore and enjoy the outside space
4 min |