Ask the expert – The art of colour selection

Choosing the right paint colours for different rooms is more than just a matter of aesthetics – it’s about understanding how colours interact with light, influence mood, and create a sense of continuity. Dulux Heritage’s Dawn Scott paints in some... View Article

Safety first: glazing and framing options for rooflights

When choosing rooflights for your project, cost and aesthetics are likely the priority over glass or frame technology. However, the choice of glass type and frame design, can have significant safety implications. Here, Tony Isaac from Brett Martin sheds light... View Article

Building automation for a Passivhaus

What is a Passivhaus? A Passivhaus is designed to minimise energy use and maximise comfort. It is a standard – supported by the likes of the Passivhaus Trust – aimed at delivering net-zero homes that also consider the health, well-being... View Article

West Fraser’s flooring is fine come rain or shine

West Fraser’s highly popular P5 particleboard is available in two versions, CaberFloor P5 and CaberDek; the principle difference between them is that the latter’s top face is protected by an ultra-tough peel-clean layer. Both boards are produced in thicknesses of... View Article

Envirovent advises self builders when choosing an MVHR system

Dominic Gilhooly, Customer Services Team Manager at EnviroVent Ltd, looks at why MVHR (Mechanical Ventilation with Heat Recovery) is becoming more important in new and renovated homes and advises self-builders on choosing an MVHR system. “The updated Building Regulations in... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Kitchens/dining rooms

Arguably one of the biggest purchases of your project, choosing the right kitchen/dining area is paramount. Explore our collection of dining tables, kitchens, and accessories and find inspiration for the heart of your home   1. The Dalani Dining Table... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Jo and Andrew’s dream New England-style home on the Dorset coast is finally taking shape after years of planning woes, and their original builder dropping out a week before demolition began! Jo takes up the story… When we purchased our... View Article

Design your very own ‘Wonderwall’

Interior designer Judith Harrop describes how with careful design, you can make a media wall for all your home entertainment needs that’s an integral part of your interior design, and provides the right balance of aesthetics and function The term... View Article

Wetland wonder

Simon Roberts and Sarah Bruml managed to achieve their innovative, sustainable and flood-resilient cabin on a highly sensitive site next to a tidal creek and natural wetland in Southwold, thanks to a bedded-in design TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES DAVID VALINSKY Serendipity... View Article

Step-by-step wall tiles revamp with V33

– Plus Stencilling Idea –  Painting wall tiles in either the bathroom or the kitchen instead of ripping them out and replacing them is a great money-saving tip. Timeless shades in the V33 Renovation Wall Tile & Panelling paint range... View Article

Your tickets to Build It Live this June

Whether you’re hoping to undertake a self-build, period renovation, home extension or conversion, Build It Live has everything you need to make a success of your scheme, all under one roof. The next show takes place on 8th and 9th... View Article

Luceco shines the spotlight on inspection work lights

Designed to last the task, Luceco’s wide range of inspection work lights provide reliable, high quality, innovative lighting tools for all trade and recreational uses. Innovative Design The new Flexible Head Torch from Luceco uses the latest LED filament technology... View Article

ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors

Hörmann ThermoSafe Decoral aluminium entrance doors have been designed and developed to provide discerning consumers with a high quality, secure aluminium door together with a selection of beautiful and modern décor finishes. Manufactured to the highest quality standards, the Hörmann... View Article
Collard Towers

Collard Towers, Hilton, Cambridgeshire

Seasoned self-builders Sarah and Rob Collard have designed and built not just one family home but two, the second being ‘Collard Towers’. Sarah says, “A few years ago we bought a plot of land, demolished the existing house and self-built... View Article