Breathe easy

Breathe easy

Ashley Cooper of WMS explores how underfloor heating provides the ideal balance between indoor air quality, comfort and efficiency. When planning a self-build, comfort and efficiency are often top priorities, but one crucial factor is sometimes overlooked – indoor air... View Article

Is this the most versatile aluminium window available?

theVISION window from IDSystems is so good and so versatile, it might just be the only aluminium window system you’ll ever need – from standard casements to stunning glass-to-glass corners and amazing picture windows. For over 25 years, IDSystems has... View Article

Lime plasters: A game-changer for indoor air quality

When planning or undertaking a self-build or renovation, most people focus on layout, insulation and aesthetics. However, there’s another crucial element that deserves more attention: air quality. In a nation where people spend up to 90% of their time indoors,... View Article

Framing your self-build

ecoHaus Windows & Doors’ Craig Luff offers a comprehensive guide for self-builders and renovators on selecting the ideal windows and doors for your home. When starting your self-build project, the decisions made during the planning stages set the tone for... View Article

A stone’s throw

Glen Bacon and Jane Healy have built an annexe suitable for elderly parents in the garden of their listed house, choosing a varied palette of cladding materials which includes limestone and flint. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES SOPHIE BATES ARCHITECTS /... View Article

Show time for Garador!

For the first time, Garador – Britain’s leading garage‐door manufacturer – exhibited at both the Royal Devon Show and the Bath and West Show. According to the company, both events were a real success. Garador marketing manager Ben Parkin said:... View Article
An inspired choice

An inspired choice

Gwen Williams’ and Patricia Lynch’s Victorian terrace fuses the latest sustainable techniques and materials with inspiration from some iconic 20th century artists. TEXT ALEXANDRA PRATT IMAGES FRENCH & TYE To a passer-by, this three bedroom, terraced Victorian home appears no... View Article

A splash of colour

Duravit UK’s Martin Carroll explains how bathroom design has evolved from functional to artistic, with homeowners embracing bold colours, luxurious furnishings, and unique wallpapers. When planning a bathroom scheme, colour is a key consideration. No longer limited to classic white,... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Kitchens & Dining

Few rooms in the house will cost more than the kitchen, making it one of the biggest interior elements of your project. Take inspiration from our selection of kitchen and dining products, from high end units, sinks and taps to... View Article

The gamble pays off

Buying a new home which was too small was a risk that the Leggett family were willing to take. TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ROBERT PERRY Robert and Isla Leggett had been living in Edinburgh’s Leith for 15 years but after... View Article

How to Layer Lighting

Layering lighting is more than a design trend—it’s a practical approach to creating homes that feel warm, functional, and stylish. In this article, we speak with Rachel Morris, Marketing Manager at 4lite who advises on how to approach a layered... View Article

Every kind of radiator for selfbuilders

Stelrad Radiators offers the widest range of designs, shapes and sizes of radiator for every application in selfbuild projects. From standard steel panel radiators to premium panels, designer and decorative radiators, towel rails and bathroom radiators – there’s a choice... View Article

Schluter®-DITRA-PS the ideal preparation for tiling

Recognising that creating a luxury bathroom represents a major investment in any property, Schlüter®-Systems has enhanced its unrivalled range of system solutions, designed to deliver perfection for tile, stone and a range of other floor coverings, by introducing a product which will... View Article

A free ride from Garador

Garador’s large delivery trucks were in full use over the weekend when they delivered over 200 cyclists back to their departure point after taking part in a big charity race. The cyclists were participating in the 25th annual Coast to Coast... View Article

Add style and value to your home with a Garador garage door

With over seven decades of experience in garage door manufacturing, Garador has been at the forefront of the industry for many years. Garador’s modern garage doors are designed to impress. Their range of sectional, roller, side-hinged, and up-and-over garage doors... View Article