The kitchen is where guests instinctively gather at parties, so design an inviting layout where style and sociability meet, whatever the occasion

Six key style ingredients for the heart of the home

Balancing style with functionality is always the aim when designing a home, but even more so when you need a lifetime home. It’s about finding solutions that won’t just meet your needs today, but also any you may have in the future

Whether you choose a timeless wood burner, an effortless gas model or a minimalist electric or biofuel design, banish the winter chill with a cosy stove that brings both warmth and atmosphere

There’s no denying that pitching a caravan can be a bit of a faff, particularly if you have a larger tourer. Whether you reverse the van onto its pitch or manoeuvre it by hand, it takes up valuable ho

Fitting a new kitchen is one of your biggest outlays in your self-build or renovation, so it pays to know what you can get for your money and how to make your budget go further