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

Your walls are the greatest canvas with which to express the personality of your home, so don’t let them be dull

Bringing a dilapidated barn back to life using sympathetic materials proved a winning move for John and Cat Frankitti

How a sociable couple created an entertaining space that celebrates smart design

LOVINGLY RENOVATED BY CLAIRE AND SIMON, THIS YORKSHIRE STONE VILLAGE HOME IS THE PICTURE-PERFECT SETTING TO HOST CELEBRATIONS

Stockists in the magazine this month