Conversions
Latest
-
How to find a home builder: the dos and don'ts to hire someone for a job well done
Find a good builder using experienced renovator Michael Holmes' advice. Use these tips to hire a building contractor who will deliver your home project on time and on budget
-
-
15 telltale signs you're dealing with a cowboy builder and how to avoid them
A cowboy builder is easy to spot, when you know the telltale signs. Here's how to avoid one so you don't end up out of pocket with a poor or even unfinished home reno job
-
Dream home transformations: before and after
If you’ve decided to stay put and invest in your current home, take inspiration from these amazing exterior remodels
-
Real home: quirky East London period home packed with clever design ideas and vintage finds
Head this way for unconventional renovation inspiration
-
A guide to planning a loft conversion in 2022
Get a bigger home without moving by planning a loft conversion to perfection
-
Garage conversion ideas: 21 ways to combine style and function
Be inspired by these practical garage conversion ideas and real-life projects that will enhance your space – achieve something special without the need to extend
-
Basement conversions: how to create extra living space for your home
A basement conversion can boost the size of your home whether you excavate to create it, or remodel to turn an existing one into usable space.
-
Real home: a loft conversion transforms two-bed terrace
By adding a loft conversion and swapping the kitchen and diner around, Amanda and Jess Cotton have maximised the potential of a dilapidated two-bedroom terraced house
-
Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows – the pros and cons according to experts
The pros and cons of vinyl vs. fiberglass windows. From costs to looks, energy efficiency and more.
-
Planning a basement conversion? These are the 3 most important considerations
How to turn an underutilised basement space into a practical part of your home
-
This luxurious loft en suite is the perfect escape and filled with inspiring ideas
When Charlie Gooch got the go-ahead to extend the loft in her family’s period home, she was determined that the large en suite would be full of character and colour
-
15 attic ideas to embrace rooms with sloped ceilings
Want to make more of your roof space? Check out these amazing attic ideas that will show you how to embrace those sloping walls
-
11 unfinished attic storage ideas and tips to organize your space
Looking for unfinished attic storage ideas? We cover everything you need to know about turning your attic into the ultimate storage solution
-
10 cozy small basement ideas to make the most of your subterranean space
These small basement ideas just prove that your space can be so much more than just storage
-
A sunny loft that mixes minimalist and boho style to create a dreamy space
Nicola has created a calm, Scandi-inspired sanctuary in the roof of the house she shares with her friends
-
This once dilapidated barn has been transformed into an ideal family home
Sophie and George transformed a neglected barn in east Kent into a family home, for a country lifestyle Enid Blyton could have written about
-
How to convert a barn: 10 steps for a successful barn conversion
Barn conversions take careful planning, flexible budgeting and good design. With our know-how from the experts you can learn how to convert a barn – plus a church and school, too
-
Real home: a stunning Victorian home transformation goes above and beyond
A sympathetic loft conversion and renovation were at the heart of Binh and Thomas’ modern Victorian vision
-
Project managing an extension or renovation yourself – what's involved
If you're project managing an extension or renovation yourself – we can help. There's more responsibility involved, but with our expert advice, you'll come out on top and save money in the process
-
How to add a mezzanine
Adding a mezzanine to create a split-level room is a great way to make any open-plan space more dynamic. Expert property renovator Michael Holmes offers his advice on how to go about it
-
Indoor outdoor living spaces: 11 clever ways to link your indoor and outdoor rooms
From choosing the best materials to thinking about the style of doors and windows, here's how to link your indoor and outdoor spaces and make your home feel bigger
-
Bathroom makeover: a large bathroom from a bedsit
Sharon and Declan McEvoy have turned an old bedsit into an elegant bathroom space inspired by boutique hotels
-
Christmas house: a 17th-century mill house conversion is the perfect festive setting
With a huge inglenook fireplace and exposed stonework, Laura and Mark Stubbs’ converted mill house comes into its own at Christmas
-
How to self build: your dream home, your way
Do you dream of a custom home, built exactly to your needs Experienced self builder Michael Holmes explains what's involved
-
How to board a loft
Knowing how to board a loft can mean you turn wasted space into useful storage space. And if you add insulation, your whole house will feel warmer, too. Use our simple guide to boarding a loft safely
-
Real home: a former Co-op corner shop becomes a sunny, open home
It took a lot of creativity for this architect to transform a commercial property into his bright family home
-
Real home: converting two farm cottages into a country home
With an eye for a bargain, a practical mindset and lots of help from friends and family, Jenny and Mel Dunmow turned a pair of farm cottages into a stunning home
-
Real home: an eco-friendly barn conversion
It took Carol and David Spenser half a decade to get planning permission for their home, but the eco-friendly, contemporary design makes it worthwhile
-
Real home: a Cotswold barn conversion with beautiful vintage-style interiors
Filled with French antiques and fleamarket finds, this converted barn in the heart of the Cotswolds is a vintage-lovers dream
Other versions of this page are available with specific content for the following regions: