Living Etc UK
Back to the 1970s
MADDUX CREATIVE PICKED THE BEST DECOR OF THE DISCO DECADE AND TRANSFORMED IT INTO A MODERN – AND CALMING – BATHROOM SCHEME
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October 2025
Living Etc UK
Chic heating
WARMING UP YOUR HOME NEEDN'T BE AN AESTHETIC PROBLEM TO TACKLE THERE ARE PLENTY OF COOL SOLUTIONS
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October 2025
Living Etc UK
London's CALLING
As London Design Festival returns to the capital 13-21 September, we've curated some of the top highlights to look out for
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October 2025
Living Etc UK
Hot desking
Bridging the gap between utility and elegance, these home office designs are a lesson in working smarter, not harder
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
RETROSPECTIVE PLANNING
Is this route a get-out-of-jail-free card or one that should be approached with caution? Our planning expert advises
5 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
WHAT SIZE HEAT PUMP DO I NEED?
Getting your heat pump size right isn't just a simple equation. Here's everything your installer will need to take into account
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES FLOORING COST?
Whether you prefer the look of wood, natural stone, carpet or tiles, knowing how much you'll need to spend on each material is key to setting a realistic budget for this essential element of your renovation or self-build project
8 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
BRINGING YOUR DREAM TO LIFE
Now you can achieve a custom-designed timber frame home that meets the highest standards of sustainable living with an effortless turnkey solution
1 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Creative Conversion
After buying a house they had initially written off, David and Magali set about adding a contemporary space to form a stunning family home
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
BEST WAYS TO INSULATE YOUR HOME
Choosing the right materials for maximum efficiency is key to preventing heat loss and keeping your home warm. Building expert Mark Stevenson shares his top tips
6 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
COOL AND COMFORTABLE
Easy to use and offering impressive results, external blinds are an efficient way to reduce glare from the sun and prevent your home overheating
2 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Self-build for beginners
WHERE TO SPEND VS SAVE Want to make your budget go further? Our self-build expert advises the key areas to prioritise, plus where you can make some much-needed cut
7 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Design for life
Knowing this was going to be their forever home, Dawn and Graham Hillier put heart and soul into every aspect of their new-build project
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Internal glazing
Divide spaces in your home without affecting light levels using these clever glazing ideas
3 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
CLAIM YOUR FREE TICKETS TO THE LONDON HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING SHOW!
Running from 19 - 21 September at Excel, London, the Homebuilding & Renovating Show is the essential event for anyone looking to transform their home or embark on a selfbuild journey.
3 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
SAFE AS HOUSES
Whether you're planning a self-build, overseeing a custom home or managing a small development, insurance should be a core part of your planning from the start of the project-
2 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Home-enhancing driveways
Boost your property's kerb appeal with a well-designed, practical and stylish driveway. Here's how these homeowners have created a lasting first impression
8 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Natural extension
Paula Brailovsky Ruiz and Przemek Dudka took a run-down townhouse and turned it into the ultimate family home using eco-friendly materials
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Taking in the view
Ben and Ruth Prior replaced a coastal bungalow with a stunning three-storey home to maximise family living space and views of the sea
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Barn-style self-builds
Building a new barn-style home combines traditional character with innovative modern construction techniques to achieve the best of both worlds, as these UK projects show
4 min |
October 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 tips for.converting your loft
Adding a loft conversion is a cost-effective way to get more space without extending your home's footprint - but is it the right route for you? Our expert guide explains key factors you need to know
10 min |
October 2025
Homes & Gardens
STYLISH READS
Renowned interior designers showcase their work in these engaging new books
3 min |
October 2025
Homes & Gardens
Entente cordiale
The best of English and French style has been brought to this house near Paris, creating a home full of joyful colour and pattern
3 min |
October 2025
Homes & Gardens
PERFECTLY composed
In the heart of America's country music city, this elegant home hits all the right notes
3 min |
October 2025
Homes & Gardens
LORENZO CASTILLO
A daring approach to mixing colours, styles and eras is the hallmark of this decorating maestro's eclectic interiors
3 min |
October 2025
Living Etc UK
Q&A
Few designers can bring the warmth out of neutrals quite like Margot Tsim, so we posed her the neutrally-tinged decorating questions you ask us most
3 min |
October 2025
Living Etc UK
Just the right angle
IN THEIR OWN KITCHEN, STUDIO DB TOOK A CONVENTIONAL FLOOR PLAN AND TURNED IT BY A FEW DEGREES TO WELCOME YOU INTO THE SPACE
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October 2025
Living Etc UK
Glorious technicolour
DESIGNER TOM MORRIS OF MORRISSTUDIO APPLIED HIS TRADEMARK EYE FOR A POWERFUL PALETTE IN THIS MULTI-HUED KITCHEN
1 min |
October 2025
Living Etc UK
A space for dreaming
ROMANTIC, SOOTHING AND SERIOUSLY CONSCIOUS OF SPACE, THIS BATHROOM BY GUNTER & CO MANAGES TO BE PRACTICAL AND PRETTY
1 min |
October 2025
Living Etc UK
Air of elegance
DESIGNER ALEX DAULEY HARNESSED THE POWER OF EARTHY SHADES TO CREATE A SPACE THAT'S BOTH COCOONING AND CHIC
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