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Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

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

Nadeem and Saadya Bhatti’s new extension to their Victorian villa has created a magnificent multifunctional family space