Homebuilding & Renovating
Experience pays
Seasoned renovators Sue and Jim Savege put their knowledge and skills to the test when renovating and extending their 19th-century Scottish cottage
3 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
Pastures greener
Having built their previous home themselves Paul and Johanna Suter decided a custom oak frame self-build in a verdant setting was the perfect choice for creating their family home
4 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
10 THINGS TO CONSIDER WHEN EXTENDING YOUR HOME
You've got your plans in place and are close to getting started on site, but what other key tasks need completing to keep everything on track? Here's what you need to consider...
7 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
In perfect harmony
Susi Clark's long-held wish for creating a combined home and workspace came to fruition on a tricky sloping site
4 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
12 tips for tackling a slow renovation
Taking on a renovation project? Consider our tips on doing it in your own time and undertaking the work in stages to avoid the pressures of a strict deadline
6 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
A modern slant
After buying an east London Victorian terrace, one couple decided to extend it outwards and upwards to make it fit for 21st-century living
5 min |
November 2024
Homebuilding & Renovating
A BUILDER'S VIEW
Make sure you get accurate quotes for your project by following this key advice
4 min |
November 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Sea CHANGE
Having discovered this unique period home which had fallen into disrepair, Bryony Richardson returned it to its former glory inspired by the colours of the nearby coastline
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
FULL OF character
The tranquil location and beautiful period features are what drew Alison Elliott and her husband James sual Victo Sampson to their unusual Victorian townhouse
3 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
IN HARMONY
Blending the bolder tones of nature with mid-century furniture, fabulous patterns and striking shapes, this reworked London terrace is alesson in colour cohesion and carefully considered style
3 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Family VALUES
A blend of classic and contemporary by Harriet Sinclair-Wilson of Fable Interiors creates a home ready for the rigours of modern life
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
SHAKER SIMPLICITY
The lower floor of this family home has been transformed with a bespoke kitchen, meticulously plannedjto maximise storage-and space
1 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Creative approach
The stylish scheme for Shilpi Nanda and Prasit Ghosh's house combines modern principles with personal touches to provide a fresh, welcoming atmosphere
3 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Restoration STORY
Given the task of updating every room in this historic home, designer Mollie Ranize has accentuated all the period details to instil a sense of character and charm that is both timeless and elegant
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
A return to grandeur
An extensive remodel has given this 1990s home fabulous character, with designer Jeffrey Neve’s eye for fresh colours softening the space
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
European VIBES
Italian and French mid-century pieces, exquisite marbles and a calming palette of blues and greens lend an international flavour to a historic apartment in Stockholm
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
SPECIAL BLEND
Marcus and Eliza Waring’s captivating new build combines modern style with Georgian charm
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Raising the roof
A message on Instagram led to the successful and thoughtful reconfiguration of this barn conversion
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
SHEER GLAMOUR
Eleanor and Ollie Bowmer gave their new en suite the five-star treatment with luxe finishes and a statement bath
1 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Relaxing RUSTIC
Designer Claire Garner has concocted a warm and welcoming interior scheme that perfectly complements the oak beams of this modern Tudor-style home
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Modern CLASSIC
Interior designer LeeAnn Baker has infused this elegant new-build waterfront home with a sense of history and a welcoming atmosphere
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
LOFTY AMBITION
Bespoke joinery and a light palette were used to maximise the space in this cosy bedroom under the eaves
1 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
NATURE'S colour scheme
Interior designer Charlotte Thomas has transformed a centuries-old country house into a haven of charm, with hues that are in harmony with her personality
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Southern belle
Interior designer Michael Mitchell breathed new life into y a home in South Carolina with colour, art and antiques Lan
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
The little house of CALM
Sue and Jonathan Eley turned a timber cabin in a beautiful secluded New Forest setting into a luxurious country escape
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
LET IN THE LIGHT
Adding an orangery and reconfiguring the kitchen has given Sophie and Chris Gill a bright and practical family space
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Blank canvas
A newly renovated home has been elevated and personalised with an Anglo-Indian flavour
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
Blaze of COLOUR
Nadine Judd, owner of home decor shop Punica, restored a period cottage in a kaleidoscopic palette for her husband Gordon and their family of four
2 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
RESTFUL RETREAT
This serene space perfectly reflects the homeowner’s personal aesthetic modern, pared-back and calm
1 min |
October 2024
25 Beautiful Homes
HIT REFRESH
Twenty years after first renovating this London villa, interior designer practice Carden Cunietti was invited back to give the home a colourful revamp
2 min |