Build your own dungeon

How about an extra room without the cost of an extension? From a simple self-build to something with all the amenities – we explore the options

THEY CAN GIVE YOU AN EXTRA SPACE FOR WORK, REST, OR PLAY, BUT WHAT’S INVOLVED AND ARE THEY WORTH IT? OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW

THE EXPERTS REVEAL A FEW THINGS TO KNOW BEFORE PLANNING YOUR NEXT STEPS

Whether you are knocking down walls or designing a new multi-functional extension, ensure your open-plan space retains a clear sense of identity with these zoning ideas

Renovation projects come with an onslaught of dust and decisions. I’ve learned that a bit of design soul-searching up front can help save you from choice paralysis later

This house was a renovation project, so we knew we wouldn’t tackle the garden straightaway. In the interim, we demolished the old garage and just laid rough turf, so the children had some outdoor spac