Fitting a new kitchen is one of your biggest outlays in your self-build or renovation, so it pays to know what you can get for your money and how to make your budget go further

The heart of the home should be a cosy space that draws you in, particularly at the most festive time of the year

Six key style ingredients for the heart of the home

A RECONFIGURATION AND A FRESH COLOUR SCHEME HAS BROUGHT NEW LIFE TO NICOLA’S ONCE DARK AND DREARY KITCHEN

We’ve made a list (and checked it twice) of independent brick-and-mortar shops well worth a visit this holiday season

The kitchen is where guests instinctively gather at parties, so design an inviting layout where style and sociability meet, whatever the occasion