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

From a window seat overlooking the garden to a cosy hobby room, a personal retreat creates an inviting and relaxing place to take time for oneself. ‘We’ve seen a growing desire for creative sanctuarie

On the verge of starting this self-build, a late change of design proved to be the making of this Devonian house on a bend

Having just returned from filming the latest series of New Lives in the Wild for Channel 5, Ben Fogle welcomes us into his home office, a quirky outbuilding that is brimming with character and curiosities

Looking for a new bathroom but not sure where to begin? With its all-round approach, Easy Bathrooms takes the hassle out of bathroom buying, offering everything from inspiring ideas to tailormade desi

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