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

WHAT’S HOT FOR HOMES AND HOW DO YOU CREATE A SPACE THAT REFLECTS YOU AS WELL AS FEELING NEW AND EXCITING? WE ASKED THE EXPERTS…

ALEX AND CHELSEA BUILT THEIR OWN HOME TO REFLECT THEIR PARED-BACK STYLE – AND FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON THEY ELEVATE IT WITH FORAGED TWIGS, FIR CONES AND CANDLELIGHT

Cushions, rugs, upholstered stools and sofa blankets are the ingredients in a pleasing new trend

From tiny tots to lady of the manor, Amie Elizabeth White has Christmas all wrapped up