Earthborn Colour of the Year 2023

If you’re looking for warmth and sophistication in a paint finish, look no further than Earthborn’s Colour of the Year 2023, Lady Bug – a rich, jewel-toned burgundy. As we enter the new year, interiors are moving away from the... View Article

Orchard Farm submits planning application for 25 self-build plots

Orchard Farm, Kent’s first authentic self-build community, today announced that it has submitted a planning application to Ashford Borough Council for the first phase of 25 self-build residential plots to hit the market in autumn 2023. Orchard Farm Kent Ltd. (OFKL) is a partnership between Steenvlinder, the community-driven developer for individual and collective self-builders, and Urbanise, a Kent-based developer. ... View Article

Selfbuilder Diaries

Leanne and partner Mark recently took on a renovation in Barnsley, while also tackling the running of their own business and raising three girls When we first moved into our current home, we never planned to stay there long-term. 12... View Article

Interior Inspiration: Living rooms

Natural materials, which might even be reclaimed, combined with a focus on luxury for key pieces. These are the trends that are driving design of our living rooms at the moment, and here we offer some great ideas to inspire... View Article

Ask the Expert: Tips on going to ground

When investing in a ground source heat pump system you’ll want to make sure it runs as efficiently as possible. James Coe at Kensa Heat Pumps shares how to get the most out of your low-carbon heating installation WHAT FACTORS... View Article

Classical concert

Imagination and creative space planning saw an Edinburgh apartment refurb bring all the elements together to give the owners the ideal composition TEXT NIK HUNTER IMAGES ZAC+ZAC When grandparents Alan Patrick and Cynthia Croatti spotted this West End apartment in... View Article

How To Enhance The Security Of Your Rental Property

Renting a property can be a lucrative investment to generate income as a landlord. However, part of protecting your building site or housing development asset should go to applying the right security measures.  Doing this will increase the safety of... View Article

Construction Site Security Considerations and Tips

Construction sites can be a prime target for opportunistic criminals, and commonly suffer theft, vandalism, and a host of other security breaches. Criminals know that construction sites typically have a variety of valuable equipment, materials, and tools left unattended for... View Article

Building a home where your family can grow

The aftermath of the Covid pandemic combined with financial instability and rising living costs have created a new trend in home building. “Multi-generational living is increasingly becoming an appealing solution for UK families,” says Lisa Grosse from Cedral. “Pooling together... View Article

Make an impression with Wow-Factor glazing

Instantly open your space and increase natural light with the Origin Sliding Door. Combining functionality and aesthetics, Origin’s stellar line-up of sliding doors offers some of the slimmest sightlines on the market, allowing for large expanses of glass to achieve maximum,... View Article

Snickers Workwear’s NEW Stretch Trousers Work as Hard as You Do

Made from the long-lasting, innovative Sorona® performance fabric and CORDURA® for long-lasting comfort, functionality and sustainability. It’s the innovative design and sustainable fabric technology in the newest Work Trousers for men and women from Snickers Workwear that really set them apart from other brands.... View Article

A bold brick finish for traditional terrace

Some new build projects can stop you in your tracks and this two-storey house in Bristol is one of them. The contemporary design has a bold dark brick colour that really makes a statement. The end of terrace home occupies... View Article