SIMON AND CLEMMIE TRANSFORMED A TRICKY SPACE INTO A FUN, FUNCTIONAL BATHROOM FOR THEIR FOUR DAUGHTERS

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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

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

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

Whether you’re renovating an existing room or starting from scratch, our expert explains what you should budget for when designing this essential space