Part 16 how to build a house

Boost your property’s kerb appeal with a well-designed, practical and stylish driveway. Here’s how these homeowners have created a lasting first impression

Design solutions

I love crazy paving. And I don’t mean the psychedelic colours of 1970s driveways. Done well, using irregular paving slabs, it is full of character and design potential. It adapts easily to awkward sha

It’s one thing to achieve exactly the look you want near to the house, but where closely attended planting may peter out, the none-too-small matter of what lies at the end of the property or, indeed,

Building your own home is probably the biggest commitment you will ever make, so ensure that the house you create fulfils your every requirement

1 Gravel is a budget-friendly option for surfaces. It’s permeable and looks good. Here, we used a 6-10mm Thames Valley flint chipping, nicely angular so it locks together well underfoot. Any larger an