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With its picturesque harbour, dramatic landscape and rich history, Barmouth leaves a lasting impression

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

ADDING LOTS OF SPACE TO A HOME WITHOUT SACRIFICING PART OF THE GARDEN IS AN IDEAL OPTION. OUR GUIDE EXPLAINS EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW TO GET STARTED

If you’re planning a spring makeover, a bright idea is to harness the interior designer’s trick of the trade. ‘A moodboard is a board or surface that contains a mixture of paint and material samples,

The appeal of Britain’s countryside owes much to our tradition of creating and preserving beautiful houses and gardens. Today, that tradition is as strong as it has ever been, thanks to the knowledge, dedication and creativity of the architects, interior designers, garden designers and craftspeople described on the following pages

Almost any fruitful visit to a garden centre or plant fair will drive home one particular point: garden expenses soon add up. But whether you need hard landscaping, new plants or accessories such as c