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

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

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

REBECCA AND SIMON HAVE TRANSFORMED A PLAIN NEW BUILD WITH A SELF-BUILT EXTENSION AND IT’S ESPECIALLY MAGICAL AT CHRISTMAS

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