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2024
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Both aesthetically and functionally, the kitchen is a major focal point in any home. While all kitchens benefit from some element of bespoke design, given we all use the space differently, there are a number of key considerations when designing for small kitchens to ensure the space is being optimised…
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2024
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While a damp-proof course and repointing are on every self-builder’s mind as the first lines of defence against penetrating and rising damp, what happens when everything goes wrong and traumatic damp strikes? Hudson Lambert, Mould and Damp expert at Dryzone, investigates.
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2024
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Converting a former agricultural building such as a barn, stable or grain store for work, leisure or living purposes can be rewarding and deliver a truly unique space. However, if the original structure contains timber, then woodboring beetle infestation is a possibility you should be aware of, so that any…
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2024
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For the owners of historical buildings, the question of window replacement presents a unique challenge. Aesthetics and functionality need to be in harmony to respect the building’s character while ensuring modern comforts and compliance with regulations, says Melanie Clear, Founder of Clear Architects.
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2024
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Light Up Your Home
Written by Rebecca Kemp (Editor)
With high building and material costs, more people are staying put in their homes and renovating. Maximising living space and creating a warm and welcoming environment in which to work, rest and play is a priority, says Tracey Jackson, Business Development Manager for Howells Patent Glazing.
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2024
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Paul Testa, Director of HEM Architects and a Retrofitting Expert for the Homebuilding & Renovating Shows, explores the nuances between prefabricated and traditional construction methods.
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Jun
2024
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A large home built in the 1970s in a Georgian style has been modernised and extended to better suit the needs of contemporary family life.
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Jun
2024
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Natural light and airflow are vital elements in creating a comfortable and inviting living space. When it comes to renovating or building your dream home, choosing the right materials, style and placement for your doors and windows plays a crucial role in optimising these aspects.
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2024
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In many ways, a period home is of a particular architectural or historic significance, and your renovation works are about to disturb it. Whether it’s early Georgian (1714-1765), late Georgian (1765-1811), Regency (1811-1837), Victorian (1837-1901) or Edwardian (1901-1914), here are 10 key considerations from Architect George Omalianakis of GOAStudio London…
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2024
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If you’ve made the decision to design, plan and build your own home, one of the first considerations is the building material. For a sustainable solution that’s cost-effective, easy to work with, quick to build and offers a host of design options, structural timber ticks all the boxes, says Karen…
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