EDITOR’S LETTER

CLAIRE LLOYD has been a member of the

THE FUTURE OF HOME DESIGN

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Self-build & renovation

BOOK OF THE MONTH: MAD ABOUT THE HOUSE

PREDICTING THE ROUTE TO LOW-CARBON HEATING

Green

GET THE LOOK: COTTAGECORE

Kitchens

Daily Telegraph Homebuilding & Renovating

AWARDS 2020

HOME OF THE YEAR

REVEALED

FORGED OUT OF RUIN

WINNER HOME OF THE YEAR & BEST CONVERSION

BACK TO NATURE

WINNER BEST SUSTAINABLE HOME 

“We built a sustainable home full of charm”

WINNER BEST TRADITIONAL-STYLE SELF-BUILD

“Our new storey has been craned in”

Kevin and Sujeewa Gadd are renovating and adding a second storey to their bungalow

“We try our hand at DIY decorating”

Building their oak cottages side-by-side are couples Charlie and Helen, and Craig and LB. Now the watertight shells are complete, they delve into painting and decorating

THE CATEGORIES

THE DAILY TELEGRAPH HOMEBUILDING & RENOVATING AWARDS 2020

ADDING SPACE & VALUE

Two glass volumes were added to the side

ASK THE EXPERTS

Whether you want to know how to design a kitchen island or want to understand ransom strips on a plot, our team of experts can help

Beginner’s guide to self-build

PERIOD PERSONALITY This Oakwrights-designed self-build is an energy-efficient

Finding your self-build plot

It’s the starting point to any self-build dream. Here’s what to consider when plot hunting

Pre-build essentials

Here are some of the key things you need to consider before ‘going on site’ with your build

Choosing a build route

Self-build is a broad church — you needn’t lay a single brick if you don’t want to!

Signing OFF…

What the Homebuilding team have seen, recommend and love this month

MATERIAL CHOICES

When considering material for windows and doors, Kloeber can offer expert advice

EXTENDING IN A PANDEMIC: A QUICK GUIDE

Site insurance is more important than ever, say the experts from Self-Build Zone

UNDERSTANDING PLANNING APPLICATIONS

Beginner’s guide to planning

BEGINNER’S GUIDE TO RENOVATION

Top 20 essential renovation tips

5 things you need to know before building an airtight home

Airtightness is the key to building an energy efficient home. Here’s what  you should consider when planning your build to minimise the flow of air leaking through gaps and cracks in your walls, floors and roof

Buyer’s guide to SKIRTING BOARDS

From style and material to installation know-how and costs, Rebecca Foster details what you need to consider when choosing skirting boards for your home

HOW TO FIND A PLOT

PUTTING TOGETHER AN ASSESSMENT TEAM

Smart heating controls: A renovator’s guide

HEATING CLINIC

Can a contemporary home ever be timeless?

Four architects give their thought-provoking views on whether you can build a home now that will stand the test of time

WHAT IS THE PASSIVE HOUSE PLANNING PACK AGE?

If you’re looking to design an energy efficient home then it can be a hard task marrying up design credentials with a home that performs on the energy front once it’s built. This is where the PHPP can come in.  Architect Tara Gbolade explains all

Window seat ideas

Striking ways to combine cosy seating with beautiful views

Exposed steels

If you’re a fan of industrial design then you may well be familiar with exposed steelwork. But how can you incorporate it into your design while meeting the stringent Building Regs, and who do you need to speak with to get it right?

Top kitchen trends in 2021

We reveal some of the biggest trends to embrace this year in the world of kitchen design — from the bold colours taking centre stage to recycled kitchens that reduce waste and save you money

The latest BELGIAN-STYLE INTERNAL DOORS

IMAGES: LIAM GARWOOD/DEVONPORT KITCHENS (1); JOHN KNIGH T GLASS

FINANCING YOUR BUILD

Funding your project may require a specialist self-build mortgage…