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
Box clever
As square houses go, the Peckham House in south London is as cool as they come.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
BUILDING A HOUSE ON AGRICULTURAL LAND
It might look like the perfect plot with enviable views of open fields and an idyllic countryside location, but just how easy is it to construct your new home on farmland? Our expert shares his advice
6 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to design your kitchen layout
Galley, U-shape or island? Open shelving or full-height cupboards? Get the answers to your kitchen layout dilemmas with our expert guide
10 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 |