Homebuilding & Renovating

Each issue of Homebuilding & Renovating is packed full of inspiration and offers expert advice on a range of topics, from finding land, house design and choosing an architect, to planning permission, selecting materials and budget control – everything you need to ensure your project is a success.

EDITOR’S LETTER • Claire Lloyd has been a member of the Homebuilding & Renovating team for 14 years. She’s currently in the midst of another renovation.

OUR EXPERTS

Homebuilding Renovating

INSIGHT • A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events

BOOK OF THE MONTH

BUILD EVENTS

A family affair • After struggling to find the perfect property in the village of their dreams, Raymond and Wendy Heighway decided to build one for themselves

SPOTLIGHT ON: CIL CHARGES

THE PLANS

Bright ideas • Rosie Rockel has turned a dark, cramped basement flat into a light, contemporary home filled with second-hand treasures

THE PLANS

Secret escape • Built on a small infill site with a rich industrial history, this contemporary self-build in the Derbyshire Dales town of Wirksworth manages to be both private and beautifully light

THE BUILD

THE PLANS

Back to the future • John and Jane Cameron have pulled a Brutalist-inspired self-build from the 1980s into the 21st-century, adding a new extension in the process

SPOTLIGHT ON: THE GRANNY FLAT

THE PLANS

Incredible conversions Incredible • These projects have taken forgotten or redundant buildings and turned them into truly unique homes

10 tips for living on site • Check out Rebecca Foster’s top tips for establishing a suitable accommodation arrangement during your build

IS A RENOVATION PROJECT EVER FINISHED? • In the final instalment of her renovation column, Natasha Brinsmead ponders whether any renovation project is ever really completed and looks ahead to her next project

Fixed overhead shower heads • Fixed overhead shower heads are the ultimate choice for a luxurious bathroom experience, here’s how to fit yours flawlessly

TRADITIONAL-STYLE WINDOWS • Timeless and stylish glazing designs

Master suites • A place to relax and retreat, a master bedroom suite is the perfect place to unwind. Here’s how to design a room you’ll want to spend time in

MY BUILD PREDICTIONS FOR 2022 • As we move into another build year, Andy Stevens gives the lowdown on what we can expect in 2022 — and the news is surprisingly positive

HOW TO FIND A BUILDER

How to design an oak frame home • This construction method offers myriad possibilities for designing a bespoke home, whether you want something traditional or more contemporary. Here, Rebecca Foster explains how the design process works

THE RENOVATION FILES CASE #8: THE HOUSE OF HORROR • Sometimes it’s worth delving into the history of a property, as Ian Rock discovers in this unsettling example

ASK THE EXPERTS • Got a burning question about your self-build, extension or renovation project that you need answering? Drop us a line by emailing homebuilding@futurenet.com and your question could be answered by one of our magazine experts

DIY ADVICE

TOOL REVIEW

Wall covering design ideas • If you’re looking to turn blank walls into an architectural feature then our roundup of ideas will show how you can add character, texture and personality to your home

Kitchens • What are the options for buying a new kitchen? We explore a number of routes you can take to realise your dream kitchen

BUYER’S TIP: FINDING TRADES

DESIGN DETAILS

HIGH STREET STORES • They can offer a good variety of kitchen ranges at different price points to suit different...