All on board

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

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

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

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble and Joseph Mullane