WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

BUYING A RUN-DOWN BUNGALOW ON A LARGE PLOT ENABLED KATE AND ROSS TO BUILD THEIR DREAM HOME IN THE GARDEN AND EDGE CLOSER TO BEING MORTGAGE FREE

Kate Hewitt and husband Tom completely renovated their home when they first moved in, including replacing all the flooring and installing a new kitchen. ‘We chose IKEA carcasses but upgraded the doors

Designer Philippa Thorp has managed to satisfy a complex brief for a calm and neutral LA vibe that also incorporates colourful pop art

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

You gather the guest list – and let the rooms define the disco