Your Home
'We designed this house to be safe and fun'
After getting the green light to adopt, Matt and Rich went about creating a home full of colourful paint effects and joyful touches, perfect for their two new additions
3 min |
May 2025
Your Home
Sail away with primary play
Turn your grown-up space into a place to channel your inner child, with a nautical twist on the primary play trend
1 min |
May 2025
Your Home
FIRE IT UP!
Get your grill on with these family-friendly BBQ dinners, perfect for sunny summer dining
8 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Above and beyond
Passed down the generations, this industrial reservoir building in Hereford eventually found a new life, thanks to the vision and dedication of a young family
5 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH listic DOES A NEW STAIRCASE COST?
Whether you’re adding a brand-new staircase or looking to upgrade or relocate an existing one, get the lowdown on what to budget for your project
7 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
15 EXTENSION MISTAKES TO AVOID
Planning on extending? Follow our 15 invaluable tips to ensure your build progresses without delays, extra costs, or other major hitches
10 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Shaping up
After settling into their London townhouse, and in need of extra family space, one couple set to work creating a rear extension with a difference
4 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to plan a successful kitchen.extension
From coming up with a design to the best ways of configuring the space, this is what you should consider before starting your project
10+ min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW DO YOU MAINTAIN AN MVHR SYSTEM?
Good maintenance matters when it comes to keeping your mechanical ventilation heat recovery system functioning well. Our expert explains exactly what's involved
4 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Accessible garden design
Whether you're designing a garden from scratch, adapting an existing one or planning for the future, to make it usable for all, choosing the right materials and layout can make all the difference
3 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
How to remodel a Kitchen
Whether you're looking to improve the layout, increase your storage or give your space a brand-new look, these are the steps to follow to ensure you get the best results
9 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Side by side
A phased approach enabled Kate and Andy Stoddart to replace their modest single-storey bungalow with a larger contemporary house in a woodland glade
3 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Self-build for beginners - PLOT-BUYING PROCESS
From how long it takes to what paperwork you need to have in place, what should you expect when buying a piece of land to build on?
6 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
ASK THE EXPERTS
Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or home renovation project that you need answering? Why not drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts
6 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW LONG DOES PLANNING PERMISSION LAST?
To ensure permission is in place prior to starting your build project, how long is it before you have to begin work? Make sure you know the rules to ensure you’re in line with the latest regulations
6 min |
May 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
GUIDE TO RENOVATING
Taking on a renovation doesn't necessarily mean you'll be free of the red tape often associated with a new build or extension. Here's what you need to know about the Building Regs...
7 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
PLAY IT COOL
Calming tones are enriched by a wonderful edit of materials in this chic kitchen
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Kaleidoscope of COLOUR
Charlotte Woodwards used swathes of colour to turn a dark and dated house into a bright family abode packed with personality
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
BACK TO THE FUTURE
Louise and Patrick White’s journey to transform a student rental house into an elegant home began by delving into its history
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Northern lights
Despite its busy location in Copenhagen, the light-filled apartment interior design consultant Sedsel Roug calls home still conveys a deep sense of calm from the moment you enter
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
EASY ELEGANCE
A living space in a 1940s home now feels fresh and bright but also sophisticated - perfect for relaxing and entertaining
1 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
In harmony
Jana Jackson is an interior designer so her own home was always going to be an example of how to devise schemes that work beautifully together
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
PURE & SIMPLE
With hidden appliances and lots of light and nature-inspired elements, Liz Willingham's kitchen is a bright, tranquil and easy-to-live-in space
1 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
A SENSE OF ADVENTURE
Everything about this sleep space spells colour and fun – from the playful palette and patterns to the bright accessories and painted four-poster bed
1 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Force of nature
The verdant surroundings of this modern home inspired a considered and exuberant decor fashioned by interior designer Emma Gurner
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
The long view
A bungalow became Chess Johnson's elegant family home as she extended it and filled it with warm colours and a mix of vintage and newer finds
2 min |
May 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Restoration project
Jenny Thorpe focused on a complete reworking of the floor plan to return her 1930s semi back to its former glory
2 min |
May 2025
Homes & Gardens
Personal retreats
Venture beyond the perfectly presented rooms of leading interior designers and into their treasured private gardens
1 min |
May 2025
Homes & Gardens
Show time
This year's RHS Chelsea Flower Show, taking place from 20-24 May, promises a great line-up inspirational gardens - here are a few highlights
2 min |
May 2025
Living Etc UK
Turn it on and off again
Designer Lee Broom's new lighting collaboration looks like an installation when not lit - and an awe-inspiring work of art when it is
2 min |