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A collage to treasure

Kirstin Eriksson has transformed her Cotswold property by taking it from a neglected cottage to a perfect family home packed full of clever design ideas

Hidden, paradise

With hard work and a lot of initiative, Minnie and James Vosper lovingly brought their run-down home into the 21st century

Desirable downsize

To create a home that was tailor-made for their needs and lifestyle, Steve and Susanne Clarke built a stunning oak frame home in their very own garden

13 steps to interior design success

It's the final flourish which brings together your self-build, renovation or extension, but a successful interior design scheme starts at the very beginning of your project, says Claire Lloyd, who shares some of the secrets to creating cohesive interiors

Knocking down and replacing a house

Demolishing and rebuilding on the same site may or may not need a planning application, so before you start navigating this potentially tricky route, take planning consultant Simon Rix’s advice

HOW TO SAVE MONEY ON LANDSCAPING

To get the most out of your time and money the landscaping aspect of a build should be planned in from the start. Quantity surveyor Tim Phillips lays the groundwork…

OLD HOUSE, NEW HOME RENOVATING AN EDWARDIAN HOME

Natasha Brinsmead explains how to update and renovate an Edwardian property, focusing on the 10 most common design features

Creating an indoor/outdoor space

Encourage your home to be at one with the great outdoors by linking up your inner and outer spaces

THE ART OF MATCHING MATERIALS

When you take on an extension and opt to match materials like-for-like, it can be a challenge. Chartered surveyor Ian Rock shares his advice on how best to source exactly what you need

Sliding doors

There’s a lot to consider when it comes to choosing sliding doors. We shed light on what you need to know before you buy

Amazing double-height spaces

From gorgeous oak-frame spaces to minimalist modern rooms, these beautiful lofty spaces will set your imagination soaring

A woodland Symphony

Musicians Katerina Nazarova and Tim Hugh built their own sustainable home in a truly wild setting

HOW GREEN IS YOUR HOME? Is a wind Lurbine right for your home?

If you’re thinking of resorting to wind power to bring down your bills, check out our expert Tim Pullen’s ultimate guide to wind turbines

Futureproof forever home

Designed to maximise views of the stunning Fenlands scenery, this highly efficient new build benefits from minimal heating bills

12 ways to get the best from trades

If you want to keep your build on track and to budget, you’ll need to know how to best engage with different trades to create a harmonious site and a successful project. Michelle Guy offers some words of advice…

DIY self-builds

Discover the different ways these self-builders saved tens of thousands of pounds on their bespoke home building projects

Doubling up

Emma and Richard Daw took pleasure in painstakingly restoring and extending a former shepherd's shelter on the north Norfolk coastline

Rescue remedy

After a series of frustrating setbacks with planning permission, Gary and Sue Hilton came up with the ideal formula for building their new home

On the edge

Built on a plot overlooking a steep valley, Jane and Tim Trounce’s cantilevered home was built in defiance of gravity — and a whole load of project setbacks

12 ways to keep your self-build on budget

Discover the innovative strategies and clever hacks you can use to claw back pennies when building a bespoke home

Cantilevered garden room

The ground-floor flat in this handsome Victorian villa has been transformed via the addition of a dramatic rear extension, clad in sand-faced red tile

Future facing

What started as a holiday home for Mike and Sue Nicholls turned into a high-tech, energy-efficient new build with stunning sea views

Small but mighty house extensions

Build a little but add a lot - these small but clever house extensions are an inspiring example of how much can be added by just expanding out slightly

HOW TO CHOOSE Guttering and fascias

As well as serving a practical purpose, rainwater goods can enhance your home's appeal. Here's our selection of the best materials and design options

How to downsize your home

Ready to live in a smaller abode? Scaling back need not mean sacrificing style or feeling cramped. Our guide shares some brilliant tips on how to downsize successfully

Stepping Out

Sarah Jenkins and Andy Rough added a new glazed kitchen extension to introduce some much-needed light and space to their Glaswegian basement flat

A small addition

Looking to downsize in a home she could futureproof, Catherine Chalmers reorganised and extended the layout of a 1950s bungalow

Restore and relax

Andy and Sue Perrin have carefully converted a tumbledown stone barn in Devon, reinstating character through careful design

Barn ambition

Nestled among the trees and the rolling Kent countryside, Astrid Zala's contemporary home took its inspiration from both natural and industrial elements

Angled extension

Challinor + Hitchcock Yoo architects designed this stunning addition to a historic house in Herefordshire to make the most of the views