Worried about the eco credentials of your cleaning products? Want to be more gentle on your home and the environment – and even your health? Here are a few ways to green your cleaning routine. ...
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Both at recent design shows and on Houzz , we’ve noticed colours increasingly...
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These days, there are countless materials available for kitchen worktops, but instead of giving you the pros and cons of each material, I’m going to break down six popular colour styles so you ...
For the past couple of summers, we’ve seen unprecedented temperatures sweep across the country and many of us found our homes unprepared for the heat. As thermometers hit 40 degrees for the fir...
Designing a home that’s practical for small children is one thing, but it’s easy to forget about how needs change as those same children grow. Fortunately for the family who live in this doub...
It can be surprising just what a difference a clever designer can make to a seemingly unpromising layout. If your kitchen isn’t quite working in its current incarnation, take a look at the befo...
The couple who own this four-storey house in east London found Big Bean Construction on Houzz a few years ago, when the construction firm renovated a property they’d previously owned. After bu...
A garden design project can be equal parts challenging and rewarding, and it might throw up a few surprises along the way. From factoring in privacy to considering water sources and getting hooke...
Never underestimate the power of quality bed linen: it gives your bedroom an instant uplift and helps you to get a better night’s sleep. “Remember that you get what you pay for,” Sam Hood o...
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Even with a newer side extension, from the outside this 17th century Kent cottage was bursting with character when the current owners first saw it. Inside, however, it was a bit bland for their t...
Take five Victorian terraced houses with rear extensions, five different architects and interior designers, and what do you get? Five very different layouts. If you thought adding more space to y...
A quick scan through the before shots of this office space reveal a good-sized room with heaps of potential that was nevertheless under-performing. That’s why Lucy Henderson of My Bespoke Room ...
From retaining existing trees to collecting rainwater and nurturing a mini meadow, these garden designs are packed with clever ideas for creating a more sustainable outdoor space. If you’re thi...
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A bathroom can be one of the trickiest rooms to design in a home. Not only does it need to look stunning, it has to function practically as well, and the technical aspects can be mind-boggling. A...
Not only can green roofs look absolutely lovely, they can bring additional benefits – from helping to cool down urban environments and absorbing CO2 and pollution to managing stormwater and cre...
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Accessory dwelling units (ADUs) are secondary housing units based in the grounds of a single-family home and are popular in American cities where affordable housing is scarce. For all of their u...
From terracotta to ruby, there are many shades of rust red beyond the perhaps obvious orange tones – and all have a perfect partner in blue. But should you go for powder blue, teal or petrol? S...
Clever design decisions are often not immediately obvious, but they can make all the difference to both the feel and function of a home. Take this two-storey flat in an Edwardian house, for insta...
A loft conversion can add much-needed space and value to your home. The key to making the renovation of this room a success is clear planning, both in terms of establishing what you want from th...
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Our living rooms are the places we retreat to after a long day – havens in which to relax and unwind, watch box sets and maybe eat dinner. So it makes sense we want them to feel as special and ...
Architect and social advocate Riken Yamamoto of Yokohama, Japan, has won the 2024 Pritzker Architecture Prize. The annual prize is considered to be the field’s top honour. Yamamoto is known fo...
The owners of this Edwardian house in north-west London were pretty happy with the kitchen when they moved in, but felt it didn’t really reflect their style. Unsure quite how best to rejig it, ...
Whether it’s wiring up a new extension, installing a smart mood-lighting scheme or just upgrading your plug sockets, at some point you’re likely to need to hire an electrician. Here’s what ...
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If you’re wondering how to hide a steel beam or column in an open-plan room, it might be worth considering the opposite. How about you don’t hide it at all? Rather than trying to conceal the ...
Right now, we’re seeing explosions of colour all over Houzz – and not just indoors. Many designers are introducing bold shades outside, too, with everything from painted and tiled walls to br...
If you’re looking for contemporary tiling inspiration, check out these kitchen designs featuring vertically stacked tiles. The trend for laying them vertically rather than in the more usual ho...
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“The 1950s era of the house felt like an apt starting point,” says Laura Stewart of Born Designers on how she tackled this light-filled Brighton home with an amazing double-vaulted ceiling. ...
One of the first steps to take when planning a garden revamp is to identify – or clarify – your design style. There are many looks to choose from, so it will help to determine a design that a...
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Because of its reclaimed-wood beams, stone range cooker surround, vintage-style lighting, brick floor and antique accessories, you might think this kitchen was at least 100 years old, and that wa...
Well-designed and professionally built cabinetry could transform your fireplace alcoves. Whether you want to pile them high with a book or record collection, dangle plants from them, display art ...
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