Plan for perfection

How can you ensure your design is approved? Our expert offers his essential steps for planning permission success

FROM FLOORPLANS TO FIXTURES, SWATCHES TO SAMPLES, MATERIALS TO MONEY, SERENA FOKSCHANER DELVES INTO THE DETAIL OF HOW TO FIND THE PERFECT INTERIOR DESIGNER FOR YOUR PROJECT

…to play games, share suppers, laugh a lot and make bonds for life. Creating meaningful moments with friends and family at home has never felt more important. Here’s your IRL guide to entertaining today

Organisation is key when it comes to building an extension, so our essential planner covers how to successfully sequence your project from start to finish

Q Dear Sue, what are common budgeting mistakes people make, and how can I avoid them? Sue says... A I find most people forget about the extras when doing a budget. They jot down regular monthly expens

Self-catering has all the benefits of staying at home, but the joys of being away. For a shortcut to the best places to stay, here are some we’ve tried and tested