Homebuilding & Renovating - May 2023

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BARN AMBITION
This self-build’s natural and industrial elements were inspired by the surrounding landscape.

A SMALL ADDITION
The owner of this 1950s bungalow transformed the layout to create a home for life..

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

3 mins

Restore and relax

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

5 mins

A small addition

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

4 mins

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

3 mins

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

8 mins

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

10+ mins

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

7 mins

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

3 mins

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

5 mins

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

1 min

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Homebuilding & Renovating Magazine Description:

Each issue of Homebuilding & Renovating is packed full of inspiration and offers expert advice on a range of topics, from finding land, house design and choosing an architect, to planning permission, selecting materials and budget control – everything you need to ensure your project is a success.