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‘A bathroom should feel like a sanctuary, so begin by understanding its purpose: is it a private retreat, a family hub or a welcoming guest space?’ advises Lizzi Catchpole, head of design at Catchpole

Pop singer and actress Rachel Stevens reinvented a run-down bathroom to create a grounded yet glamorous sanctuary

This year, kitchens and bathrooms are embracing colour, natural finishes and the Japandi look, so there’s something for every taste. Kitchen trends are moving away from the all-white, hyper-minimalist

I was pregnant with our second child when we started house hunting during Covid, taking advantage of the stamp duty freeze. We’d outgrown our small house and the layout didn’t work for a young family.

After fully renovating and extending their last home – a three-bed semi near the seafront in Scarborough – Lauren and Jamie were keen to take on another project. Although they didn’t need to move, Jam