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

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

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

BANDA DESIGN STUDIO BRINGS CONTEMPORARY DESIGN TO A CHALET NESTLED IN THE SWISS ALPS

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