Homebuilding & Renovating
Do you need planning permission to build a garage?
Ifyou want to add a detached garage to your home, whether you need planning will depend on your project falling into the Permitted Development camp or not, as planning consultant Simon Rix explains
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CONVERT A GARAGE?
If you're thinking of turning your garage into living space, quantity surveyor Tim Phillips can offer expert advice on working out the costs involved for different types of conversions
7 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
COLOUR BY NUMBERS
A true tour de force, this 1920s abode is spectacular in every sense - from its bold forms to its alluring saturated hues
3 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
LINES OF BEAUTY
Jo leGleud and Scott Maddux of interior design studio Maddux Creative have subtly reworked a city-centre pied-à-terre using elegant colours, opulent materials and pleasing symmetry to bring it back to its glamorous 1920s heyday
3 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
GOING DOWNTOWN
This industrial warehouse apartment in Vancouver's hip Gastown neighbourhood is packed with personality
3 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Back to life
Fiona and Iain Lindsay have converted a 500-year-old barn creating warm, contemporary interiors that let the character shine through
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Snagging
Avoid multiple niggling repair jobs by ensuring your self-build is fit for purpose before accepting the project as complete with your contractors
2 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
uplifting interiors
IN DEEP MID-WINTER WE ALL COULD USE A PICK-ME-UP IS LIGHT THE WAY? DESIGNERS DEFINITELY THINK SO
4 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
SEE YOU IN ΜΙΑΜΙ
Life truly is a beach in Florida's hip haven you get sun, sea and sand plus a very big helping of great art and design
1 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
slick shelving
AN EDITED DISPLAY OF OBJETS AND BOOKS IS A BEAUTIFUL SIGHT IN ANY HOME HERE’S HOW TO SQUEEZE MORE STYLE FROM YOUR SHELVES
3 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
FOCUS ON UNDERFLOOR HEATING IN THE BATHROOM
If you're thinking about including UFH in your bathroom, Tim Pullen takes a look at the options, along with the installation and running costs to help you decide if it's the right choice for you
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
What is a ground source heat pump borehole?
We dig into the detail and explain how borehole arrays work, are installed and how much the system might set you back
4 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
BUILD PREDICTIONS FOR 2023
If you're planning a self-build, extension or renovation in 2023, you may be pleased to learn that there's some good news amidst the bad, according to builder Andy Stevens
5 min |
February 2023
Homebuilding & Renovating
Ahead of the curve
David and Rosie Reid have self-built in Scotland taking inspiration from Passivhaus designs to create their new curved home -
4 min |
February 2023
Living Etc UK
light switches
THE HUMBLE ACCESSORY HAS AN IMPORTANT PART TO PLAY IN A CONSIDERED SCHEME
2 min |
February 2023
Real Homes
PATTERN POWER
Shelley injected fun and vibrancy into her new build-home using bold wallpapers, pretty paint colours and upcycled furniture
3 min |
February 2023
Real Homes
EXPERT at work
An old worker's cottage became the perfect showcase for interior designer Ben to display all his skills, creating a plant-filled, colourful home for his family
3 min |
February 2023
Real Homes
Be kind home to your (AND TO YOURSELF)
Whether you're dreaming of a big reno or tackling an affordable update, Jennifer Morgan reveals how to carry on with confidence
5 min |
February 2023
Real Homes
THE suite life
Emma and Martin took their time over the renovation of their master bedroom — but the stunning result was worth the hard work
1 min |
February 2023
Real Homes
MODERN country
Amy and Jamie's well-thought-out extension and renovation has added vital space to suit their blended family's needs
3 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
PEACEFUL SPIRIT
School cook Liz Hallam has built a house with outstanding views of the Sound of Mull, decorated with tranquil coastal colours that fit its dreamlike setting
3 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
Here comes a candle
Spark your creativity by making your own wax melts and candles. Ebi and Emmanuel Sinteh show how it's done
3 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
LIVING ARCHITECTURE
Winter is theper feet time to introduce shapely, structural plantsthat willremaiiras your garden’s framework throughout the year
2 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
PROTECT AND SERVE
Choose nature-friendly ways to guard your garden from troublesome wildlife visitors for a healthy and more harmonious plot
2 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
PAULA SUTTON: The joyful home
Nourish your soul and nurture your space in February's dark days, advises our columnist
2 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY
Marie Soliman has given this traditional Cotswolds cottage a jewel-box makeover - thanks to a mix of found pieces, dramatic wall treatments and contemporary art
3 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
THINGS DESIGNERS KNOW: ADDING ACCENT COLOURS
Designer Sarah Ward, of Ward & Co Interiors, shares her expert advice on adding accent colour and pattern to a relaxed country interior.
2 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
SAFE HARBOUR
Rescuing a decaying stone-built cottage in a Cornish fishing village has given Phil and Louise Smith and their family the chance to create the retreat of their dreams
3 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
Make yours an 'it always smells so good' home
Knsure your home smells sweet from the moment you step through the door with these expert tips
5 min |
February 2023
Country Homes & Interiors
Putting up fences
Mark boundaries, protect your property and add a stylish design element to your garden with a well-constructed fence
5 min |