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ARCHITECT’S VIEW

Think carefully about whether knocking down and starting again is the best route to take, says Allister Godfrey

A HOME FROM HOME

Jim and Barbara Hewson have created a modern new home in a section of their steading’s garden, where they had lived for 35 years

Garden design…

As the plot was part of the couple’s

Multi-generational LIVING

Packed with character, not to mention residents, this home has been created to suit the needs of family members old and young

MODERN MASONRY

First-time self builders Chris & Di Whiteley chose brick and block to create their bespoke home in the Shropshire countryside

Beautiful bricks…

Unique blend Keen to use a traditional structural

TINY & LUXE

This chic barn conversion was a labour of love for the owners, and is now a haven for holidaymakers

The family retreat

Tricky groundworks didn’t stand in the way of Miles Hancock when creating a contemporary and stylish holiday home in the idyllic surroundings of the Cotswolds

Concrete interiors…

Special ffect paint The palette of materials used

ULTIMATE GUIDE TO INTERIOR LIGHTING DESIGN

A well-planned lighting scheme could transform your home in ways you might not have imagined. Jane Crittenden talks to the experts about what can be achieved

FOUNDATIONS & KIT HOUSE PACKAGES

Rebecca Foster takes a closer look at the self build package solutions that include groundworks, as well as providing advice on the factors to consider when comparing quotes from different suppliers

CONTEMPORARY BRICKWORK

An ancient building material that’s continually being reinvented for today’s buildings, brick can be a modern marvel in hands of the right designer, says Emily Brooks

CHOOSING MATERIALS FOR PERIOD RENOVATIONS

Anamika Talwaria investigates how to upgrade your heritage property

Decking & patios

Could one of these options be right for your outdoor space?

10 clever GLAZING IDEAS for EXTENSIONS

Glass is a key component of any new extension.

AIR SOURCE HEAT PUMPS

What does a good installation look like?

TAKING A DESIGN FROM PLANS TO BUILDABLE REALITY

From creating a solid brief to choosing the right structural system, architect Opinder Liddar explains how to construct a home that meets your expectations

HOW TO NUDGE YOUR CASE OFFICER FOR APPROVAL

Cultivating a good relationship with the planner overseeing your application could help maximise your chances of winning consent, says Martin Gaine

SOLID WOOD FLOORING

Jane Crittenden investigates what it costs to have this style of flooring installed