High hopes

EDITOR’S LETTER

As I write, Boris Johnson has announced a ten-point

Kevin McCloud

This month, our editor-at-large suggests taking time for spiritual reflection to combat the angst of moving home

MY GRAND IDEA

Lizzie Fraher, design director of Fraher & Findlay, on extending a 1970s Walter Segal home and staying true to his principles

New TV houses

From experimental eco builds to a converted mill, this is a taster of what to expect when Grand Designs returns

KITCHEN UPGRADE

The latest quartz surfaces from Silestone contain at

BATHROOM EDIT

Roca’s Modo is a collection of baths and basins crafted

Beautifully crafted

A keen attention to detail has resulted in a renovation that turned a house into a family home

From on high

One couple took on the top-to-bottom remodelling of their home and gave it a whole new outlook

Edge of brilliance

A structural glass extension to this Victorian terrace has a weightless look that belies some clever engineering

Above it all

Nestled into Norway’s rugged coastline, this rustic, timber-built home was inspired by the epic landscape in which it stands

GRAND DESIGNS PROJECTS

Making a virtue of simplicity, this four-bedroom self-build

Time to get hyggelig

Preparations are made to install an important feature of the open-plan living space

10 Stunning low-cost projects

Innovative selfbuilds, renovations and extensions achieved with an eye on budget

Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery

Whether you’re self-building or renovating, there are important factors to consider when specifying MVHR, from installation to maintenance

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Outward transformation

Inventive design can turn an uninspiring home exterior into an eye-catching façade

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

Edition 90 IP44 mirror with heating and adjustable

Added benefits

Extending can provide a better layout, space for a dining area and a connection with the outdoors

Lit to perfection

Well-planned lighting will enhance your bathroom, making it beautiful to look at and easy to use