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

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

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

AILEEN AND STEPHEN’S HOME IS A DESIGN MASTERCLASS IN TRANSFORMING A NEW BUILD INTO A SPACIOUS HOME THAT’S PACKED WITH CLEVER IDEAS

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

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