Harness the power of creative lighting with Schluter®-Systems

Schlüter-Systems is well known as the expert in enabling the design and installation of long-lasting, creative bathrooms and bathrooms with portfolios of intelligent products and systems. The collection of lighting systems, which incorporate advanced control and luminaire technology, offers almost unlimited... View Article

Taking Home Security Seriously

October is National Home Security Month. Alongside the evenings getting darker and the nights becoming longer, home security is increasingly front of mind for homeowners. Roland Etheridge of IronmongeryDirect, discusses key considerations to help keep a property safe and secure.... View Article

Passivhaus proves low carbon building is possible

Conceived more than three decades ago in Germany, the Passivhaus standard has shown what is possible when creatinghealthy, comfortable and low-energy buildings. There are now thousands of certified Passivhaus projects worldwide, ranging from homes and schools to commercial and healthcare buildings –... View Article

Upwardly mobile

Donald and Anne Alden have transformed their tired semi-detached Devon bungalow into a show-stopping two storey contemporary home – in a design which reveals spectacular views of the countryside TEXT Debbie Jeffery IMAGES Tom Hargreaves “One minute we had a... View Article

Making it clear

Graham Lindsay of Weru UK outlines six key areas to think through when considering upgrading and installing new windows Your windows, along with your front door, often create the first impression of your home. But replacing older, tired, window systems... View Article

Marrying old & new, sustainably

Lucy and Marc Hudson’s sustainable renovation of a west London Victorian terrace successfully blends period style with modern textures and materials TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Pierce Scourfield/Mitchell + Corti With their first child on the way, Lucy, a doctor by... View Article

Choose to live in a place that benefits the environment

Pol MacDonald, a director of the Place team at SLR Consulting, says that traditionally people tend to choose to live somewhere due to its affordability and simple practicalities, however, through education we can change people’s thought process to consider an... View Article

Home Styling: Make your home work for you

Cathy Dean of interior architecture and design firm Studio Dean explores how thinking like an architect about how your home functions can transform the way you live your everyday life I love this definition of architectural interior design: “if you were... View Article

W40 steel profiles an ideal match for modern living

The versatile W40 window profiles, specifically developed by the Steel Window Association (SWA) for its members, are a stylish and modern solution that suit both new-build and refurbishment applications. While the classic W20 section continues to be preferred by conservationists and many... View Article

Knowledge is key for the Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show

The Northern Homebuilding & Renovating Show, sponsored by Korniche, will be highlighting the latest trends, technology and regulations with the help of its innovative seminars and masterclasses at the Harrogate convention centre from 1st to 3rd November. Trade visitors to the show... View Article

Putting experience into practice

A few previously unencountered bumps in the road on John and Sue’s fifth project were no match for these seasoned self-builders TEXT Jayne Dowle IMAGES CillaCam Photography As a veteran self-builder, John Askew has plenty of advice to share. When... View Article

Five expert tips on adding a TV to your bathroom

Light the candles, pour in a warming bubble bath, and turn on your favourite TV show, could there be a more relaxing scene?  Bathroom TVs are rising in popularity largely due to a shift in consumers wanting to turn their... View Article

Making a visual splash

From innovative fixtures to minimalist, seamless designs and natural colour palettes, Hayley Bowman of Frontline Bathrooms explores likely trends for 2025 in the bathroom to help inspire your choices As we near the end of the year, we start to... View Article