Paving the way forward

Sustainable Drainage Systems (SuDS) and key SuDS techniques have been a planning requirement for several years now. But the current focus on climate change makes them more important than ever, as Chris Hodson of Interpave, explains With climate change, we... View Article

Dig for victory

A mother and daughter collaboration created a bespoke city pad that shows just how much can be achieved on brownfield sites, even picking up a design award TEXT & IMAGES EWEN MACDONALD Bristol has long been a trend-setting place. So,... View Article

Keeping it in the family

It took blood, sweat and tears for Gill and Tim Denham to transform a derelict 19th century cow barn in County Durham into what is now a stunning five bedroom holiday let TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES DAVE BURTON Perched on... View Article

Victorian value, unlocked

When Amanda and Kevin decided to renovate their Victorian home in south London to provide better space for their family, their chosen architects managed to unlock the home’s full potential and achieved a trouble-free project TEXT ROSEANNE FIELD IMAGES LORENZO... View Article

From the editor…

Hello and welcome to 2022! Well, you might be used to this new year by now, with all of its wintry trials and tribulations, but this is the first issue of Selfbuilder and Homemaker of the year, and we are... View Article

Shaping their future

LISTEN HERE Designed with a contemporary form to fit into the picturesque landscape of New Zealand’s Cass Bay, the architect of Aaron and Christine Green’s new curving copper family home has produced a unique building TEXT TOM BODDY IMAGES AARON... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living rooms

LISTEN HERE 🔊 As their name suggests, living rooms tend to be used daily by everyone in the family, so must be carefully designed to provide comfort and relaxation in addition to practicality. That’s why every detail counts; here we... View Article

Ask the Expert: Home and dry

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Andrew Scanlon of Everbuild answers some of the basement waterproofing queries asked by self-builders to help them avoid getting out of their depth in their projects Basement conversions have long been a popular way to increase the... View Article

Brick by brick

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Jason Hughes of Imperial Bricks looks at the different brick options available to self-builders, and reviews new alternatives to reclaims A self-build project is one of the single largest investments most people will ever make. Now, thanks... View Article

Be inspired by new BLANCO brochures

BLANCO UK has launched three striking, informative brochures for the retailer, designer, installer and homeowner. The “BLANCO UNIT à la Carte Collection 2022” is a concise, comprehensive 76-page guide to BLANCO’s kitchen sink and tap portfolios while “BLANCO UNIT Selections 2022” is a... View Article

Draks showcases chic Canto sliding doors

Designed to optimise space in the bedroom, or any room in today’s busy home, Draks’ ranges of stylish sliding doors are specified by discerning housebuilders and designers alike who look to wow potential customers with beautiful, tidy, restful spaces. Canto... View Article

West Fraser’s CaberFloor provides a solution for all applications

LISTEN HERE 🔊 When considering flooring products for new-build or refurbishment projects, the housebuilder and specifier can be sure that West Fraser’s CaberFloor range includes the perfect solution.  Just as sound foundations are essential for any building, the right flooring system lays a good foundation... View Article