Grand Designs Live: Emerging Brands
April 15, 2025 1:46 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs Live: Emerging BrandsGrand Designs Live London, sponsored by Daikin, is fast approaching with just a couple of short weeks to go until... View Article
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5 DIY mistakes that could cost you £25k
April 9, 2025 3:45 pm Comments Off on 5 DIY mistakes that could cost you £25kResearch shows that 54% of Brits say they’re capable of DIY, although just 9% of these refer to themselves as... View Article
Over budget barn conversion: Grand Designs 150-year-old Bedfordshire barn
April 3, 2025 10:00 am Comments Off on Over budget barn conversion: Grand Designs 150-year-old Bedfordshire barnPip and Sarah were in from a challenge from the outset with this ambitious project. The 150-year-old former grain barn... View Article
A look at Grand Designs 2025 series
March 28, 2025 9:30 am Comments Off on A look at Grand Designs 2025 seriesThis week Kevin McCloud returned to our screens in the latest series of Grand Designs on Channel 4. Two series... View Article
Grand Designs announces two new series for 2025
March 7, 2025 4:36 pm Comments Off on Grand Designs announces two new series for 2025Grand Designs is back for 2025 with not one but two series gracing our screens this year. The news comes... View Article
Explore this Buckinghamshire eco-home with energy-efficient features galore
March 6, 2025 10:03 am Comments Off on Explore this Buckinghamshire eco-home with energy-efficient features galoreThis substantial, energy efficient prefab home is superior luxury combined with ultimate energy efficiency is situated on a wide plot... View Article
Copper bathtubs: the pros and cons
February 28, 2025 10:30 am Comments Off on Copper bathtubs: the pros and consFreestanding copper bathtubs are a classic bathroom addition, but they are expensive and require some maintenance. Discover the pros and cons
Bold Splashbacks: 6 styles we love
February 10, 2025 9:25 pm Comments Off on Bold Splashbacks: 6 styles we loveKitchen splashbacks are a place to make a statement. Where walls, flooring, units and cupboards are best left discrete, the... View Article
Explore this Japanese-inspired property, embracing yūgen
February 6, 2025 10:09 am Comments Off on Explore this Japanese-inspired property, embracing yūgenThis stunning haven was designed for a professional couple who had recently emigrated from Hong Kong, inspired by Japanese culture... View Article
Explore this luxury contemporary house overlooking the Surrey Hills
January 29, 2025 9:06 am Comments Off on Explore this luxury contemporary house overlooking the Surrey HillsAfter staring at the unfinished mess of a half-completed self-build project from years previously, David and Susan Graylings decided to... View Article
Hotel-inspired design ideas for your renovation
November 5, 2021 1:29 pm Comments Off on Hotel-inspired design ideas for your renovationHotels are full of innovative interior design. New book, Hotel to Home, shows you how to recreate the hotel interior design ideas at home
Self-building simplified in latest RIBA guide book
October 13, 2021 9:54 am Comments Off on Self-building simplified in latest RIBA guide bookSelf-Build: How to Design and Build Your Own Home, 2nd Edition, offers practical advice for those keen to embark on a Grand Designs journey
A Bauhaus-inspired mansion in Brighton
April 1, 2021 9:42 am Comments Off on A Bauhaus-inspired mansion in BrightonThis Grand Designs mansion in Brighton was built by Barry and Julie Surtees. An undeniably ambitious project, ‘The Curve’, as... View Article
Listed paper mill rescued from dereliction
March 17, 2021 12:13 pm Comments Off on Listed paper mill rescued from derelictionThe Grand Designs Somerset mill conversion was complex, but the results - Ian and Sophie's Apprentice Store - are impressive
A contemporary barn in Ballygowan
March 10, 2021 3:16 pm Comments Off on A contemporary barn in BallygowanThe Grand Designs Ballygowan barn was built with innovative cross-laminated timber on a low budget to meet one family's need for more space
Balancing conservation with modern living
March 4, 2021 11:04 am Comments Off on Balancing conservation with modern livingGrand Designers Simon Bennet and Jill Wilshaw restored a Tudor Guildhall and converted the adjacent barn in Stowmarket, Suffolk
Utility room safety advice
February 22, 2021 3:46 pm Comments Off on Utility room safety adviceUtility room safety is a priority when appliances, electrical fittings and water occupy the same space. This guide will help... View Article
Replacing a staircase: 5 things to know
February 22, 2021 11:12 am Comments Off on Replacing a staircase: 5 things to knowA well designed and beautiful staircase sets the tone for your entire home. Even the simplest design is a feature... View Article