25 Beautiful Homes
BRIGHT PROSPECT
With floor-to-ceiling glazed doors, this new room is filled with natural light and offers direct access to an outdoor dining area and garden
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Box clever
As square houses go, the Peckham House in south London is as cool as they come.
1 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
VENTILATION SYSTEMS
Adding one of these systems to your self-build or renovation could solve excess humidity and improve the overall air quality inside your home
5 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Wooded bliss
Rachel and Liam transformed a dated Victorian terrace into a modern, sustainable home perfectly suited to their lifestyle
5 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
Single-storey extensions
Are you feeling cramped or crowded in your current home? If so, a single-storey extension can be a great way of adding space to your main living areas.
8 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
LANDSCAPE LIGHTING
Discover where to position your garden lighting for a design that is functional and adds atmosphere when the sun goes down
6 min |
September 2025
Homebuilding & Renovating
ARE SOLAR PANELS WORTH IT?
When looking at renewable energy, it's perfectly reasonable to question whether solar panels are worth it. Renewable energy expert David Hilton explains what could turn a 'yes' into a 'maybe'
4 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Botanical wall art
Capture the beauty of nature with these decorative clay plaques and storage pockets
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
FLICK & COLLECT
Saving seed from your garden is the ultimate in foraging-a free and exciting method of increasing your favourite plants year after year
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
Panel show
Simultaneously traditional and on-trend, wall panelling has returned to favour in recent years, and the enthusiasm shows no signs of abating
5 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Rustic retreat
With its natural textures, inky tones and artfully upcycled finds, this holiday home has been designed to soothe the soul
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Surprise PACKAGE
Transforming a humble cottage with an elevated, tailored look, Nigel Hunt's clever interior design has created an unexpected sense of space
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
A CLEVER. combination
Laura Falkenburg and her husband Tom have turned their boxy new-build into a welcoming family home with plenty of style and character – all without breaking the bank
2 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
COMING OF AGE
An elegant and inviting scheme ensures this grown-up living space is the perfect room to entertain in
1 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
Woodland oasis
Inspired by the natural surroundings, Annette and Jorg Rott introduced biophilic elements into the interior of their timber-clad cabin, evoking a calm and relaxing ambience
1 min |
September 2025
25 Beautiful Homes
RURAL agenda
Stephanie Morton-Bullen has achieved the perfect balance of country and modern in this former farmhouse
2 min |
September 2025
Country Homes & Interiors
EST.BORDER OAK 1980
BESPOKE HANDCRAFTED OAK FRAMED BUILDINGS
4 min |