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London Homebuilding & Renovating Show

Cost-consciousness, climate anxiety, and a desire for emotional sanctuary are pushing a movement toward high-performance, emotionally satisfying homes that support resilience — economic, environmental, and personal, according to experts at the London Homebuilding... View Article

Let there be light

Tracey Jackson of Howells Patent Glazing explains why daylighting is a vital consideration for self-builders and renovators and how to achieve the best results. Natural light is a powerful resource... View Article

Breathe easy

Ashley Cooper of WMS explores how underfloor heating provides the ideal balance between indoor air quality, comfort and efficiency. When planning a self-build, comfort and efficiency are often top priorities,... View Article

Framing your self-build

ecoHaus Windows & Doors’ Craig Luff offers a comprehensive guide for self-builders and renovators on selecting the ideal windows and doors for your home. When starting your self-build project, the... View Article

A stone’s throw

Glen Bacon and Jane Healy have built an annexe suitable for elderly parents in the garden of their listed house, choosing a varied palette of cladding materials which includes limestone... View Article

An inspired choice

Gwen Williams’ and Patricia Lynch’s Victorian terrace fuses the latest sustainable techniques and materials with inspiration from some iconic 20th century artists. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES FRENCH & TYE To... View Article

A splash of colour

Duravit UK’s Martin Carroll explains how bathroom design has evolved from functional to artistic, with homeowners embracing bold colours, luxurious furnishings, and unique wallpapers. When planning a bathroom scheme, colour... View Article

The gamble pays off

Buying a new home which was too small was a risk that the Leggett family were willing to take. TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ROBERT PERRY Robert and Isla Leggett had... View Article

How to Layer Lighting

Layering lighting is more than a design trend—it’s a practical approach to creating homes that feel warm, functional, and stylish. In this article, we speak with Rachel Morris, Marketing Manager... View Article
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Product & Supplier News

West Fraser’s CaberMDF in the house

From furniture to architectural mouldings, and radiator covers to panelling, MDF can be seen, or unseen, in many places around the modern home. When it comes to consistency, quality and... View Article

10 Years On: VELFAC Still Delivers

A decade after Alec and Stephanie Wilson completed their self-build in the Leicestershire countryside, their VELFAC windows and doors still look and perform like new. “Even on dull days, the... View Article
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