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Fitting a new kitchen is one of your biggest outlays in your self-build or renovation, so it pays to know what you can get for your money and how to make your budget go further

LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS