Government to build 12 new towns to boost housing

A round-up of the latest self-build and home renovation news, products and events. By Jennifer Grimble

AN UPSIDE-DOWN FLOOR PLAN WAS THE SOLUTION FOR TIM FREEMAN AND LIZZIE O’NEILL’S NARROW BUT LIGHT-FILLED HOME

Building a new barn-style home combines traditional character with innovative modern construction techniques to achieve the best of both worlds, as these UK projects show

DISCOVER THE NOTABLE NEW ARRIVALS DEFINING THE NEXT WAVE OF DESIGN-LED BATHROOMS

DISCOVER THE NOTABLE NEW ARRIVALS DEFINING THE NEXT WAVE OF DESIGN-LED BATHROOMS

RENOVATING AND EXTENDING A COMPACT FLINT COTTAGE MEANT A BIGGER HOME FOR PAUL AND LUCI STADEN, WITH THE ADDED JOY OF THE BEAUTIFUL SOUTH DOWNS ON THEIR DOORSTEP