This tried and trusted building method has long been a favourite among the UK’s self-builders – but is it right for your project?

Orangeries, glasshouses and furniture for enjoying the garden view, selected by Amelia Thorpe

Tracie and Jon Kinsey considered multiple options before settling on their original idea – a rethink of windows – to create their ideal kitchen

The reinvention of this Edwardian terrace is a triumph in timelessness, where styles from different eras blend together beautifully

Informed by its rural setting, this American farmhouse has a nuanced aesthetic that embraces both the modern and the rustic

A commitment to the environment led an Oxfordshire couple to design and build an eco-friendly house that stands out for all the right reasons