Tagged as: buyer’s guide

Furniture

Mattresses: a buyer’s guide

How to find the right level of comfort and durability, plus advice on bedsteads

By Karen Stylianides

Garden

Outdoor furniture: a buyer’s guide

Advice on navigating the proliferation of garden sofas, loungers, tables and chairs

By Becca Green

Kitchen

Instant hot water taps: a buyer’s guide

With prices ranging from £500 to upwards of £3,000, it's worth doing your research

By Becca Green

eco-friendly paint in navy blue from earthborn

Home Improvements

Eco-friendly paint: a buyer’s guide

How to get great colour and coverage for your home while safeguarding the environment

By Emily Peck

Doors

Oversized glazing: a buyer’s guide

A guide to glazing that enhances the look of your home and performs brilliantly

By Caroline Rodrigues

Smart Home

Smart home security systems: a buyer’s guide

How to choose the best option for your home, from bespoke set-ups to off-the-shelf solutions

By Chris Haslam

Flooring

Wood flooring: a buyer’s guide

The pros and cons of different types of timber, plus installation tips

By Andrea Manley

eco home with ground heat source pump in Cornwall

Heating

Ground source heat pumps: a buyer’s guide

There's a store of thermal energy beneath our feet that can be harnessed to heat our homes

By Rebecca Foster

Cluster of golden pendant lights hanging above a staircase

Lighting

Pendant lighting: a buyer’s guide

Make the right statement with a fabulous fitting by following this expert advice.

By Andrea Manley

Home Improvements

Air source heat pumps: a buyer’s guide

Find out whether your home is suitable for an ASHP with this comprehensive guide

By Hugh Metcalf, Rebecca Foster and Karen Styliandes

Furniture

Built-in storage: a buyer’s guide

Planning to incorporate bespoke built-in storage in your home? Explore these clever joinery ideas

By Andrea Manley

Renovate

Period features: a buyer’s guide

Add character to a contemporary property by reinstating traditional designs

By Seoana Sherry-Brennan

Self Build

Self build kit homes: a buyer’s guide

The incredible speed of construction is just one of the benefits of this method

By Dominic Bradbury

Construction

Bricks: a buyer’s guide

Varied, versatile and eye-catching, masonry remains a popular option for self-build and renovation

By Jane Crittenden

Flooring

Hard flooring: a buyer’s guide

From marmoleum sheet flooring to composite surfaces, discover the many hard flooring options available

By Andrea Manley & Julie Butterworth

Interior Design

Wallcoverings: a buyer’s guide

Find out the importance of choosing a wallcovering that is influenced by how you use your room

By Seoana Sherry-Brennan

Home Improvements

Modern internal doors: a buyer’s guide

Choose from these innovative design ideas to find the right style to suit your space and project

By Beth Murton

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