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Garden rooms: everything you need to know
It’s not hard to see why garden rooms have become so popular in recent years. Offering a compelling combination of increased living space and a direct relationship with our outdoor spaces, they can...
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Homeowner and installer team up for heat-pump success
A desire to regain control of spiralling energy bills and move away from gas motivated Rob Ritchie, a semi-retired chemistry-textbook author from Sheffield, to investigate heat pumps and solar panels....
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Let it shine
Whether you’re due for a chat with your electrician about options for a large-scale project or are simply adding a focal point to an existing scheme, elegant wall lights and pendants will add that...
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Live/work home ideas
Surveys by the Office for National Statistics (ONS) reveal that, in 2022, the percentage of those working from home varied between 25 and 40 per cent, indicating that homeworking continues beyond the...
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Driveways guide – how to choose the right materials and style
“Access and connection to highways are a core part of planning permission,” says Charlie Luxton of Charlie Luxton Design. “And, the journey from driveway to front door to entrance hall is an important...
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An outstanding performance
When the owners of an Edwardian terraced house in south London needed to re-purpose their bedroom work space as a nursery ready for the baby they were expecting, a garden office was the solution....
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Broken plan layout ideas
Open plan living has been dominating the interiors scene with not much to challenge it, until the pandemic hit and changed the way we use our homes. Suddenly our homes became everything from living...
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Luxurious floors with the stamp of excellence
It’s on show everywhere in your home so premium quality flooring is an absolute must for any new build, refurbishment or renovation project. Since the launch of its laminate floors over 40 years ago...
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Electric radiators buying guide
All the attention in the world of heating is firmly focused on heat pumps, and the big decision for anyone replacing or installing a heating system today is focused on whether or not to adapt the...
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Reaching boiling point
Fancy a cuppa? A boiling water tap could be the game changer your kitchen needs. These versatile taps dispense hot and cold water, filtered drinking water and boiling water from one spout. The big...
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Truly frameless doors
No other door has the look, the convenience or the functionality of these sleek and contemporary options from Frameless Glass Curtains. Luxury Frameless Doors The difference a frameless door makes to...
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Which home battery system is best?
Adding battery storage to a building is a fantastic way to lower its carbon footprint and reduce your energy costs. As a place to store spare power, batteries are ideal for maximising the return from...
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Visit the Grand Designs Show Home at Grand Designs Live
Grand Designs Live, sponsored by Kia, comes to Excel London from 4th May to 12th May. A one-stop exhibition for design inspiration to elevate your home and promote sustainable living, the show promises...
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Discover the superiority of Gemini Quartz
Enter Gemini Quartz—a name that’s synonymous with precision, elegance, and resilience in the world of high-quality quartz surfaces. But why is Gemini Quartz the superior choice for your kitchen...
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Stair decorating ideas
Staircases are frequently overlooked when it comes to interiors and dismissed as a practicality, but in reality, they have the scope to become a thing of beauty. Especially important when you consider...
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How to restore your lawn after Winter
You’ve been staring out of your back window at a less-than-inspiring patch of lawn. It looks more like the last day of the Glastonbury Festival than the English country garden you promised yourself....
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Water feature ideas for any size garden
The Alhambra in Granada, Monet’s garden in Giverny, the Villa D’Este in Tivoli: think of the most celebrated gardens in history, and most of them contain water. There is something soothing to the...
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What is a thermal envelope?
The Grand Designs Live Building Defects Surveyor and Retrofit Coordinator Robert Tiffin from Eco Tiffin will be on stage at the Grand Designs magazine theatre during the nine-day event. In the run-up...
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How to zone your garden
Zone your garden well, and it can be not only a brilliant extension of your home, but re-connect you with nature and outdoor living. To that end, think of your garden as you would your home, and each...
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Boiling water tap vs kettle
It is estimated that 80% of new high-end kitchens and 20% of more modestly budgeted new kitchens include a boiling-water tap. Some manufacturers have seen sales double year on year. It seems as though...
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