Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living

A home’s outdoor space serves as a private sanctuary, offering an opportunity to step outside and immerse yourself in nature. With that in mind, explore our curated selection of exterior products which we hope will inspire you and infuse character... View Article

Affordable warmth

Dean Asher from Polypipe Building Products uncovers the sustainability and practicality advantages of underfloor heating for modern homes As carbon emissions are an increasing concern for homeowners and with the cost-of-living crisis not easing up anytime soon, many are on... View Article

Home Styling – Open up your home to a world of colour

Whether building a house from scratch or renovating a period property, choosing colour is intrinsic to creating the spaces you desire. Dawn Scott of Dulux Trade explains how to create a colour scheme which closely reflects your personality and lifestyle... View Article

Open to alternatives to open-plan living

Ben Brocklesby of Origin offers his advice to self-builders looking to create more functional floor plans, which move away from open-plan to ‘broken-plan’  The way we use our homes has changed significantly in the past three years. The pandemic made... View Article

Rural charm & heritage in harmony

Discover the remarkable journey of Chris and Sarah Dale as they breathe new life into a centuries-old barn, turning it into a light-filled haven TEXT EWEN MACDONALD IMAGES MATTHEW SMITH ARCHITECTURAL PHOTOGRAPHY When Chris and Sarah Dale purchased their home... View Article

Vent-Axia shows commitment to a low carbon future

Leading British ventilation manufacturer Vent-Axia is committed to providing healthy indoor air while driving a low-carbon future. The company is therefore paving the way in the ventilation sector when it comes to its decarbonisation. To illustrate its commitment Vent-Axia has... View Article

40 years of wedi

Individuality rooted in secure systems As the pioneer of the XPS industry, wedi has introduced countless product innovations to the construction industry over the past four decades. Built on the vision of Helmut Wedi a master tiler from Emsdetten, Germany,... View Article

A Promise of Conscious Efforts from Riviera Home

GoodWeave® certified for the promise of ethical production that supports local communities, Riviera Home crafts fine quality natural carpets by hand with a conscious effort to minimise environmental impact. For nearly four decades, Riviera Home has been making carpets in... View Article

Statement cork walls the Granorte way

WALLTrend is the striking and sustainable cork wall panel collection from Granorte that brings a special touch. With the beautiful natural texture of cork, WALLTrend comes in 16 designs ready to transform interiors. From the classic look of Grain to... View Article

Sumptuous steel for the home

For a look of luxury, heritage, class and beauty, specifiers are increasingly using steel for different areas in the home choosing a Steel Window Association (SWA) member for quality assurance and technical guidance. Generally, architects and homeowners are choosing steel screens, doors... View Article

Schlüter-Systems expands its offering through Topps Tiles

Schlüter-Systems has expanded the product range available from leading tile retailer, Topps Tiles, bringing market-leading waterproofing solutions to installers and DIYers. “Topps Tiles is a long-standing, valued customer of ours, so we are really pleased to be able to offer... View Article

Try before you buy with West Fraser

Specifying the perfect panel products for a project is a key part of the planning process. West Fraser manufactures the leading building panel ranges in the UK and, to help in the selection process, the company has introduced A5-size samples,... View Article