Principles of home

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Between woodland and the sea, this timber house perfectly suits its setting

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On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

The success of Jorge and Carin’s Kent extension owed itself to clever design solutions and a combination of talents

Per Harrtoft shows how much fun you can have on a fast open day boat

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage

On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

Architect Alastair Bowden tells Coast how a steep site in North Devon was transformed into a low-energy coastal sanctuary with panoramic sea views

The success of Jorge and Carin’s Kent extension owed itself to clever design solutions and a combination of talents

Per Harrtoft shows how much fun you can have on a fast open day boat

A couple with no DIY experience decided to take on a self-build and now live in a beautiful oak-framed cottage