Country Homes & Interiors
"My dream was always to live and work by the sea"
ARTISANAL SOAP AND SKINCARE MAKER, SILVANA DE SOISSONS
5 min |
August 2022
Ideal Home UK
LAKESIDE living
HIDDEN AWAY IN A QUIET CORNER OF THE COTSWOLDS, SAMANTHA AND WILL THOMPSON’S SERENE AND CONTEMPORARY WATER-FRONT HOME MAKES FOR THE PERFECT RETREAT
5 min |
August 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
Paradise ISLANDS
MESMERISED BY THEIR SUBTROPICAL CHARM, WRITER JANET MCMEEKIN EXPLORES THE ISLES OF SCILLY
4 min |
August 2022
Ideal Home UK
AND... relax
A MODERN MAKEOVER TURNED BROOKE AND MARK GREYSON’S QUAINT BUT DILAPIDATED BEACH HOUSE INTO A SPECTACULAR, LAID-BACK COASTAL HOME
5 min |
August 2022
Country Homes & Interiors
HIDDEN HAVEN
Jane and Anthony Hosking's waterside home is a tribute to creative restoration and an enduring love for its Cornish setting
5 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Windows
Material, style and size are just some of the key factors to consider before buying windows. Here, we take a look at what will influence your decision
10+ min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
REPAIRING YOUR CONSERVATORY ROOF
A leaking conservatory roof doesn't have to be a headache - Natasha Brinsmead explains how to fix this and other common issues
6 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
NAVIGATING QUOTES IN UNCERTAIN TIMES
With materials costing more each week, it pays to have a clear and fair way of dealing with the unexpected before your builder starts on site
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Pitched Black
Rhys and Joanna's new family home perfectly showcases the potential of awkward brownfield sites and the creative solutions they can inspire
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
How do I insulate suspended floors?
Insulating suspended floors can help eliminate draughts, reduce energy loss and prevent damp and dry rot. Find out what you need to know with our expert guide
5 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
HOW MUCH DOES IT COST TO CONVERT A BARN?
If converting a barn is a project you'd love to take on, read quantity surveyor Tim Phillips' breakdown on how much it's likely to cost
8 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Cool kit houses
These self-builders worked with package companies to realise their dreams of creating bespoke homes. Here's what you can learn about the different levels of service and systems that are available...
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Eco VISION
Remodelling a large but neglected home in north London has unlocked its hidden potential as a warm and spacious family home
5 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Flush threshold's
Adding a sliding or bifold door with a flush threshold into your project will add a touch of seamless design, while making the connection between inside and out as accessible as possible
4 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Design evolution
A colonnade-style extension, designed by Re-Format, has added a contemporary flourish to a country home that was originally built more than 500 years ago
1 min |
August 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
14 secrets to self-build success
If you're tempted to step foot into the world of self-build but want to know more, read these words of wisdom from those who built their own!
8 min |
August 2022
Ideal Home UK
Outdoor dining space
CREATE YOUR IDEAL | THE LATEST FURNITURE DESIGNS WILL HELP ELEVATE YOUR OUTDOOR SPACE AND CREATE A DINING AREA THAT WORKS FOR YOU AND YOUR FAMILY
2 min |
July 2022
Homebuilding & Renovating
Great garden design
Creating a serene outdoor space that complements a home was the driving force behind these gorgeous gardens
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
THE LOWDOWN ON... A FRONT OF HOUSE MAKEOVER
KERB APPEAL COUNTS – ARCHITECT GEORGE BRADLEY SHARES A FEW SIMPLE STEPS TO ENSURE A SUCCESSFUL EXTERIOR REVAMP
3 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Victorian goes playful
With equal measures of traditional touches and imaginative ideas, Amandine and Julien's period home feels completely cutting edge
8 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Innovative laboratory
Using pop and graphic elements, designer Axel Chay has transformed his late-19th-century house in Marseille into an arty refuge where great ideas fuse
5 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Take the plunge
Interior designer Liz Hall dived in head first when it came to transforming her now utterly amazing Aussie home
5 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Murals etc
Transform your walls into art with big impact, large-scale designs - abstract forms and painterly motifs will ensure an artistic edge
2 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Inspiration gallery: beautiful bedrooms
NEW SEASON, NEW LOOK? THESE IDEAS WILL DELIVER A DREAMY SPACE
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Leading light
AS HE LAUNCHES A SHOW AT SALONE DEL MOBILE, SCOTT RICHLER, FOUNDER OF GABRIEL SCOTT, EXPLAINS HOW LIGHTING IS THE JEWELLERY OF A ROOM
4 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Colour insight: vibrant hues head outside
IT'S OFFICIAL - THE SUMMER FORECAST IS BRIGHT AND SUNNY WITH HITS OF BOLD COLOUR IN THE GARDEN BEING BIG NEWS
2 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Cottage culture
A pastoral palette and time-worn textures have given this sustainably constructed new build timeless appeal - and it has more than a hint of cool
6 min |
July 2022
Living Etc UK
Bold renaissance
Drawing on the architectural style of French and Dutch modernists, the interiors of this made-over Melbourne home are a class act
5 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
Hustling in our home
As more of us find a side hustle – whether it’s to keep our creativity or our bank balances flowing – just what is the impact on our day-to-day living?
6 min |
July 2022
Real Homes
GARDEN PAINT IDEAS
Get creative outside and decorate your alfresco space in fun colours using design techniques that are easy to replicate
3 min |