
Shopping for a new kitchen is exciting, but it can also be daunting, especially if you’re just starting out or can’t decide what you want. A skilled kitchen designer should be equipped with t...
The owners of this contemporary space, attached to a 1970s house, asked garden designer Henry Scott to turn an unusable, sloping section of their perimeter garden into a spot where they could rel...
Children’s rooms need to be hardworking spaces, so storage is usually the key element in a good design. Built-in cupboards can bring calm and order to a bedroom and help to maximise space in a...
The owners of this apartment are lucky enough to be able to divide their time between the city and the countryside, and were keen to embrace a contemporary, urban look in their London flat. They...
A home office needs to be more than functional; it has to work aesthetically with the rest of your decor, too, or be a good-looking and inspiring room in its own right. If you’re stuck for whe...
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Sir David Alan Chipperfield, a civic architect, urban planner and activist, has been awarded architecture’s top honour, the Pritzker Architecture Prize. He’s known for respecting pre-existin...
What’s on your garden seating wish list? Are you thinking it would be nice to have a cosy corner where you can lounge after dark or get comfy with a book? What about a fabulous dining area, som...
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If you want a tidy home, it’s vital to have good storage in place, and that includes how you divide your cupboards and drawers as well as where you locate them. Here, four professional organise...
Just a quick walk from Goose Rocks Beach in Maine, USA, sits a home that local architect John Buckley deemed “kind of an oddball house”. Not oddball in a bad way, though. “I don’t know w...
If you’re keen to plan a garden that can help to protect the environment, there are a few simple things you can do. From reducing waste and saving water to creating habitats and food for wildli...
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The new owners of this period home went to Charles Elwell of design and build company Kitchens By Holloways as soon as they got the keys. They thought he could advise them on replacing the galley...
Gutters, downpipes and other rainwater goods are designed to divert water into drains without it coming into contact with the main fabric of a building. What is required to do this efficiently w...
Whether you have an expansive entrance that’s not being maximised or a skinny corridor that’s easily cluttered, there’ll be a design among this selection to inspire a rethink. From clever c...
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If you want to make a swift sale on your home – and at the right price – it pays to show it off to its maximum potential. The goal is not only to prompt an offer, but also to ensure house-hun...
Having a meal at a leafy rooftop restaurant in east London one day, the owners of this 1980s house fell for the relaxed mood of the casual seating areas and decked walkways amid grasses and climb...
A kitchen renovation can be a big and challenging project, but, done well, it can transform the way you live in your home. The trick to making the renovation of this room a success is clear plan...
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“This is a kitchen that conveys a feeling of calm,” says the owner, Nadia Minassien, who found the perfect professional for her renovation on Houzz. Despite their initial concern over choosi...
Creating a new garden can be more complex than a major kitchen or bathroom refurbishment, and that’s reflected in the cost. A garden designer’s role is rather like that of an architect for yo...
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A pleasing environment can often make a chore more enjoyable, and these four utility rooms by pros on Houzz are no exception. Read on to see how the designers combined stylish elements and functi...
When everything in a kitchen has its place, it creates a pleasurable space in which to cook, unpack shopping, tidy up or just hang out. The key to good storage is not always to create more space ...
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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...
The 2023 Houzz UK Kitchen Trends Study* dives deep into our plans for the heart of the home this year, from favoured styles and must-have features and colours to electronic upgrades and even how...
Leaving her apartment in Nantes, France, to be closer to the sea, Marie Guédon settled into a new home near the town of Pornic with her family in August 2019. To save money and also enjoy workin...
Improving your home’s air quality is a key way to boost your health and wellbeing. However, it can be tricky to know where to start. From enhancing ventilation to choosing low VOC paints or sim...
A wall-to-wall opening at the back of your house can create the ultimate indoor-outdoor feel, especially if you have bifolds, which typically create a seamless transition from house to garden. Bu...
The hall is the epitome of a high-traffic area, yet it’s also the first glimpse most people have of your home, so the flooring needs to look good while handling the knocks. There are lots of op...
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When the owners of this coastal apartment decided to move back into the property after renting it out for a while, they realised it needed a revamp to make the flat feel like home again. While se...
Sometimes a TV is a critical design component in a room, but large black screens can pose a significant design challenge, too. While kicking back and watching a movie is the easy part, determinin...
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The owners of this barn conversion outside Canterbury approached Herringbone Kitchens because they wanted a handmade wooden kitchen and utility room to complement the aesthetic of the old buildin...
Whether it’s an alcove under the stairs or a dedicated floor, your home workspace should reflect your style and make working as easy and enjoyable as possible. So ditch the dining table and cre...