Building and renovating

With a seemingly endless array of choice, how do you find the right designer or architect for your project? Serena Fokschaner investigates

From nifty lighting to rich colour palettes, experts reveal how to the transform even the gloomiest lower floor space into a stylish, inviting retreat

These are the accounts to follow for deeply satisfying transformations without the pain of doing it yourself

If you’re baffled by jargon, regulations and conflicting information, this beginner’s guide to listed properties should help you to make sense of the situation

As the property market becomes increasingly competitive, many of us are broadening our searches to include former warehouses, offices or shops. But there’s a lot to consider before taking on such a project, as those with first-hand experience can attest

Period houses, with all, their character and history, are usually the most sought-after properties out there. But how do you decide what features to retain or restore, and what to change? Skylar Pinchal Coysh explains how to become well-informed enough to make the best decisions

There’s a new bathroom feature that has caught our eye: the elegant shower arch. But what’s the reality behind such a distinctive design? The experts bare all

What to do and what not to do when tackling an attic renovation – according to the experts

Learn from the experiences (and the mistakes) of people who have been there, done that.

Sometimes not even a water-tight budget can account for surprisingly expensive renovation costs. We spoke to three house renovators who discovered just that.

Elizabeth Bennett talks to four homeowners about their experiences undertaking a project abroad.

Unlike some areas of interior design a kitchen renovation is an exact science. By following these simple steps your kitchen renovation can be a seamless process.

There are some aspects of a renovation you can take on yourself, and some you really can't

Windows are more than a source of light. By connecting indoors and out, they shape how we use a room throughout the day and its atmosphere. Whether restoring originals or considering new ones, it’s worth taking the time to look a little closer.

Considering building your own house? We spoke to an interior designer and architect who tackled it for the inside scoop

Prudence Ivey investigates what to do when your beautifully historic house is missing its original charm

We're constantly hearing about the importance of reuse and salvage in interiors projects – both for the sustainability benefits and for the character and depth that salvage can bring to a space – but how do you actually get started?

Is the curtain closing on bi-fold doors? Eight design-led estate agents tell us what they’ve noticed