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Multifunctional taps, like Abode’s stylish Pronteau collection, have become a modern kitchen must-have – offering hot, cold, steaming hot, and even fresh filtered water. Now, the addition of a handspr

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

WHEN THEY MOVED IN, NATALIE AND TIM’S KITCHEN WAS DAMP AND UNUSABLE, BUT NOW IT’S THE HEART OF THEIR HOME

This is an age-old problem. The simplest answer is to start with less, so decluttering is always the first step. Sort through your belongings and separate what you use daily from what you only need se

Balboa four-seater sofa in Tan saddle, £1,499; Minka ...

Kate Hewitt and husband Tom completely renovated their home when they first moved in, including replacing all the flooring and installing a new kitchen. ‘We chose IKEA carcasses but upgraded the doors