Wall panels vs tiles

Amanda Mills at Saniflo looks at how wall panels compare with traditional tiling in terms of installation time, maintenance and long-term performance. Tiles have long been the default choice for bathroom walls, valued for their durability and familiar aesthetic. However,... View Article

1930s home transformed into relaxed & textural retreat

When Demi Keenan, founder of Demi Keenan Interiors, was first introduced to this 1930s red-brick home in Marldon, South Devon, she immediately recognised its potential. Known for her keen eye for detail and instinctive approach to space planning, Demi has... View Article

Hidden House

Hidden House is a contemporary and sustainable new build family home in the Surrey Hills, replacing a dated 1960s bungalow with a modern design that responds carefully to both its landscape and the wider context of the North Downs.  ... View Article

Separating fact from fiction

Joe Raftery at Samsung Climate Solutions explores the most common myths around heat pumps and explains how modern systems offer a reliable option for UK homes. More UK homeowners than ever before are looking for modern, efficient ways to heat... View Article

Bungalow reborn

Isabel & Henry’s remodelled Norfolk property is unrecognisable, transformed into a family home offering the combined benefits of plenty of extra living space, Passivhaus-standard low-energy costs and a timeless character and charisma. TEXT JESS UNWIN IMAGES ISABEL BADGER With the... View Article

Recipe for success

Take one traditional childhood home, deconstruct it, then add delicious curves to whip up a stunning property for chef Andrew Wong and his family. TEXT DEBBIE JEFFERY IMAGES JAMES MCDONALD British-born chef Andrew Wong grew up in the same Pimlico... View Article

The Rise of Hosting is Influencing Home Makeovers

As the cost of going out continues to climb, Britons are increasingly turning their attention to the home as the heart of social life, according to new research from the Ideal Home Show – the UK’s longest-running home and lifestyle exhibition, bringing together... View Article

Low carbon heating

Niall Parkin at Calor discusses the role of LPG and BioLPG as a long-standing and dependable heating solution for off-grid domestic properties. Self-build is becoming increasingly popular in the UK, with more than 64,000 individuals now registered on local authority... View Article

Renovation finance unlocked

Thomas McSherry at BuildStore explains how Light Renovation mortgages are helping buyers finance uninhabitable homes and unlock the potential of renovation and retrofit. Buying a home that’s currently uninhabitable can be an opportunity, but it’s also where many purchases fall... View Article

The ‘unfinished’ house

Simon Gittings and Lauren Jorgensen gave their 1950s home an extraordinary industrial-inspired makeover and extension, exposing original materials and embracing the principles of reuse and salvage. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Agnese Sanvito/OEB A 1950s semi-detached, three-bedroom home is a common sight... View Article

Planning a Spring Self-Build Project? Start Smart

Spring is one of the most popular times to start a self-build, renovation or conversion project. Better weather, longer days and improved ground conditions all help work progress smoothly. But a successful build does not start on site. It starts... View Article

Rising from the rubble

Amy and Adrian Mole self-built their stunning new family home on a disused site adjacent to greenbelt land. TEXT Alexandra Pratt IMAGES Alan Williams (images courtesy of Emrys Architects) Adrian and Amy Mole have managed the impossible: building their dream... View Article

TrustMark strengthens consumer protection with new Board appointment

TrustMark, the UK’s only Government-Endorsed Quality Scheme for home improvements, has strengthened its commitment to consumer protection with the appointment of Raj Kakar-Clayton, former Managing Director at Which?, as an independent Non-Executive Director.  With over 25 years of leadership experience,... View Article

Choosing the right slate

Steven Pearson at CUPA PIZARRAS explores the importance of material selection for longevity and why your new home’s roof is one area where it doesn’t pay to cut corners. If there’s one thing that’s certain about building your own home,... View Article