The inside story

CONSIDERING ADDING AN EXTENSION TO YOUR HOME? OUR EXPERT GUIDE TAKES YOU THROUGH EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW, FROM PERMISSIONS TO THE REALITIES OF LIVING ON-SITE

THE FORECAST FOR HOMES IS LOOKING GOOD, WITH THE KEY DESIGN DIRECTIONS ALL HAVING THE FEEL-GOOD FACTOR – HAPPY DAYS

When clutter makes us stressed, it’s time to tackle the seven emotion-based reasons we cling on to our stuff. The result: a calmer mind and happier home

Leaving London living behind, Matt and Jason Mander-Anastasi headed to a 1930s property by the sea to create their perfect home and getaway for family and friends

Rooms with great allure often have a plenitude of finishes – from warm wood to sparkling glass

New or old, our homes tend to be marked out by some distinguishing features, whether period detailing, from cornicing to eye-catching entrance hall, or contemporary shaping, such as the form of a grap