Every summer, the Build It team enters into a heated debate as everyone puts forward their favourite self build or renovation project from the last 12 issues, in the hope that it will pick up the crown for Best Self Build or Renovation Project at the Build It Awards. And while the long list this year was tricky to whittle down... you certainly won’t be disappointed by the impressive houses on this shortlist! We’ve picked six amazing homes, but only one can win – and that will be determined 100% by our readers.
Each of the projects here demonstrate the hard work and joy that goes into creating a bespoke home, whether that’s by starting from scratch with a self build scheme or by renovating and extending an existing house. What all these homes have in common is the desire for a property that perfectly meets individual goals – be that eco ambitions, the need for open-plan living or a high end finish to be proud of.