House building

Soundtracking your commute with a bit of Engelbert Humperdinck is all very well, but music is best enjoyed at home – in peace, in comfort, and with a cuppa in your hand. So we’ve hand-picked the best hi-fi gear to give you the ultimate listening experience…

Ready to drop a banger? Chris Rowlands loops us in with the best tools for home beatmaking…

In the second part of this lesson, Richard Barrett asks you to lend your ears to the sounds of the silver screen for real-life context

In addition to bringing an interior to life, art is also the detail that ensures a scheme feels completely unique

Whether you are knocking down walls or designing a new multi-functional extension, ensure your open-plan space retains a clear sense of identity with these zoning ideas

An increasing number of homes are welcoming in extended families, at both ends of the age spectrum – here are some ideas on how to make it work