Unintended consequences

Lizzy and Rupert Atkins hadn’t intended to do a self-build, but when faced with moving out of the area they loved, they decided to embark on a major renovation project to transform an ‘ugly duckling’ Atkins had been living and... View Article

Pocket and planet

Here Paul Bailey of Grohe UK answers FAQs on how water-saving products can be incorporated into self-builders’ bathroom projects, to save them money and help the planet With a staggering 32 per cent of household daily water usage used for... View Article

Strategic approach to climate change is critical, says RTPI

The Royal Town Planning Institute (RTPI) has published a report on best practice for strategic planning for climate resilience across city regions. Research was undertaken by RTPI staff working with the Liverpool City Region and constituent councils during 2019 and... View Article

Oak Hill Joinery & Flooring expands its workshop

Oak Hill Joinery & Flooring was formed in February 2017 and specialise in manufacturing solid Prime grade American white oak skirting boards, sold in fixed 3600mm long lengths, also matching architrave sets and door linings. We decided in November 2019... View Article

A Staircase Inspired by The Sea

For a new home in the beautiful Constantine Bay in Cornwall, British Spirals & Castings collaborated with Jonathan Lees Architects to craft a bespoke helical staircase which draws inspiration from the curving patterns of a nautilus shell. The property replaced... View Article

ROCKWOOL Launches Green Homes Grant App for Homeowners

The Green Homes Grant has opened the door for over 600,000 eligible homeowners in England to make valuable energy efficiency upgrades to their homes. Stone wool manufacturer, ROCKWOOL, has developed an app to guide homeowners through the most important elements... View Article

Neaco launches new range of easy-order balcony packages

LISTEN HERE 🔊 Neaco have launched a new range of Juliet balcony packages providing easy specification and fast turnaround from order. Four standard options are available for masonry openings of between 800mm and 2500mm in width. Comprising a range of... View Article

Cerys’ Palace in Crystal Palace

This project sits in the Church Road Conservation Area in Crystal Palace, South London and consists of a complete refurbishment of a beautiful, historic five-bedroom house and a rear extension Unlike with many other projects, the brief here was not... View Article

Introducing Sun Slice House & Dark Spa…

Neil Dusheiko Architects has recently completed the striking transformation of a Victorian semi-detached house in South Cambridge. The result is a meticulously designed extension, enveloping the existing house and marked out by a series of skylights creating an abundance of natural... View Article

The beauty, range and versatility of natural stone

David Mahyari, CEO of boutique stone supplier SolidNature, explains the key to creating distinctive kitchens and bathrooms in self-builds. Natural stone should be a priority when planning a new kitchen or bathroom as it’s sustainable, versatile and adds an element... View Article

Trends for 2021

2021 is set to be very exciting in terms of new innovations within the industry. Research and experimentation mean we are seeing fresh new materials coming through based on recycled products, as well as alternative greener technologies, which take a... View Article