Transforming outdoor space into a cosy autumn setting

Brits are being encouraged to turn their backyards into cosy havens to make the most of their outdoor spaces as the crisp Autumn weather draws near. The experts at Gardening Express have outlined the best ways to create a relaxing ambience... View Article

Internal glazing transforming the home’s footprint

Lines have blurred between home and work, with many not fully returning to office working. This means that open plan living is no longer a practical layout, with homeowners looking to create separate zones to fit their lifestyle changes and... View Article

The Caxton relaunch

The Potton Caxton show home has always been a beautifully presented house, and with its 30th birthday this year it’s been given a full makeover! As one of the smaller Potton show homes, the brief was to show how versatile... View Article

Consumers Missing Out on Savings of up to £500 a Year

Consumers are missing out on savings of up to £500 a year. Domestic appliance manufacturers are urging homes across the UK to press the eco button to help combat this October’s energy bill rise – one of the many ways households could save money... View Article

What’s in store at Grand Designs Live 2022 Birmingham

The sessions, exhibitors, and speakers not to miss at the grand home event plus Kevin McCloud reveals the best, worst, and most mind-blowing moments of 25 years filming Grand Designs. Full of inspiration and expert advice, Grand Designs Live is gearing up... View Article

Home Styling: Magical bedtimes

In designing a children’s bedroom, it’s possible to create a sense of magic, and if you allow yourself to move away from the standard approaches there are no limits. Interior designer Cat Dal offers some practical tips As with any... View Article

Not all garage doors are the same

Often overlooked, the garage is an important part of your home so when choosing a new garage door it’s important to select a door that is suitable for the space available and provides the flexibility to use your garage as... View Article

No longer a hard cell

With new funding mechanisms slashing the cost of combined heat and power systems run on hydrogen fuel cells, now is the right time to look closely at this income-generating, low-carbon technology, according to Viessmann’s Christian Engelke Hydrogen fuel cell systems... View Article

Grand Designs Live

Whether you’re looking for ideas and inspiration for your renovation, or specific products to furnish your home, Grand Designs Live brings together over 400 companies, all under the one roof Grand Designs Live is split into four sections covering Build,... View Article

A perfect blend of old and new

The clever reinvention of a former bed and breakfast has given the Siegels a stylish and contemporary home for their blended family in south east Scotland TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES AIRBORNE LENS Antonia was already living in East Lothian when... View Article

Delivering expectations

Victoria Brocklesby of Origin explores why lead times are such an important consideration for any self-build project, especially while ongoing supply chain issues and materials shortages continue to affect suppliers and contractors, such as in the case of doors and... View Article

The full effect

Andy Hitchman from Solution Fires advises on the key considerations to be made in choosing the perfect electric fire for a real fire effect There has been a significant rise in demand for electric fires in recent years. A fantastic... View Article

Outdoor Living Design and KönigOutdoor

KönigOutdoor, a new division in the established Königstone family, is a specialist in high-end, quality designs for outdoor living and dining. The luxurious sintered stone surfaces, with durable weatherproof structures, combine to provide the glamour and functionality of an indoor kitchen – outdoors. There is... View Article

Barn to be wild

A couple in Yorkshire with construction know-how were not intimidated by the prospect of redeveloping an old barn as their home, but its still proved a major challenge TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES BEVAN COCKERILL Friends of Gareth and Rebecca Connell... View Article