Choosing reclaimed

Experts share ideas on creating a more eco-friendly home

Often reflecting the vernacular, flooring in a period home is guided by landscape and locality, but global travel and interaction over the centuries also began to influence design aspirations

Pia Pelkonen, creative director of Pia Design, explains how to put sustainability at the heart of schemes

Whether you’re planning to extend or renovate your home, a key decision is choosing the right floor – here are the options that have the lowest impact on the environment

OUR TOP TIPS TO HELP YOU TURN YOUR DREAM HOUSE INTO A REALITY

WHEN DOES PINCHING THE PURSE STRINGS PAY DIVIDENDS IN THE DESIGN WORLD, AND WHEN DO YOU HAVE PERMISSION TO BLOW THE BUDGET? BELLA EVENNETT-WATTS SEEKS ANSWERS FROM THOSE IN THE KNOW