If you're renovating a house this year, our expert advice is exactly what you need. Our team has decades of real-life experience – between us, we've renovated countless flats, terraces, semis and detached houses, and there are extenders and even self-builders among us, too.
Make a start with our expert guide to house renovation, ensure you've pitched your budget at the right level with our article on house renovation costs, and don't miss our guide to renovating a Victorian home. And that's just scratching the surface...
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Bathroom renovations: 20 tips to help you remodel your space
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House renovation costs: how much does it cost to renovate a house?
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Loft conversion stairs: a complete guide to a successful design
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Real home: the renovation of this 100-year-old home was a labour of love
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Staircase renovation: how to design a staircase
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How to build a herringbone path
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Kitchen case study: a living room is transformed into a stunning country kitchen
Patricia Howard turned a former living room with a beautiful vaulted ceiling into a striking, country-inspired kitchen
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Transforming an Edwardian cottage into a modern home
By updating the layout of a home that he spotted by chance, Nic Howard has created a modern space filled with unique pieces
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A Victorian Arts & Crafts house fit for modern life
After three years abroad, Lucy Rees was determined to make her mark on this Victorian Arts and Crafts house, where she can surround herself with family and friends
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House renovation suppliers: a sourcebook of the top 75 renovation essentials
Planning a house renovation? Whether you're taking on a single room or tackling a whole house renovation, our list of our top renovation essentials will help you find the best suppliers and sources. There's practical renovation advice and design inspiration, too
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11 ways to add value to a Victorian terrace
There are lots of ways to add value to a Victorian terrace, from putting in additional bathrooms to creating open plan living. Use our tips to invest wisely
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Living room case study: a brand new look for under £6,000
Renovating your home on a budget? Take some inspiration from this incredible living room transformation
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Real home: this mid-century terrace was transformed with a bold touch
After years in military married quarters, Melanie Boyden couldn’t wait to inject pattern and colour into her first renovation project
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Road to recovery: from doctor's surgery to eclectic home
Lydia and Mark Wood-Powers jumped at the chance to transform an uninspiring former doctors' surgery into a character-filled space that showcases their love of vintage style
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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
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Real home: the townhouse makeover that's transformed this old family home
It’s the house she lived in as a teenager, but Danielle Lisle and husband Andy have put their own stamp on this Gateshead townhouse with the most stunning interiors
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Real home: explore an 18th-century converted coach house
Theresa and Joseph Mankelow have breathed new life into an 18th-century coach house, creating a colourful and classic country-style home and garden
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Real home: a Copenhagen apartment filled with French vintage finds
A rented period home is the perfect place for Maria Toft to channel her love of Parisian boho
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Real home: a new-build log cabin with serious hygge factor
We're talking wood panelled walls, sheepskin throws and plenty of rugs...
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Real home: this 18th-century farmhouse has been updated for modern family life
Idyllic childhood memories of days spent outdoors in the countryside brought Melissa Jolly back home to tackle a renovation project that would involve the whole family
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Real home: this bathroom sanctuary is a grown-up space to relax in
Nikki Edwards sacrificed a bedroom to create the calm, spa-like bathroom of her dreams
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Real home: extended 18th-century farmhouse in Warwickshire
This historical house has grown and evolved over its 30 years as home to artist Annabel Playfair and her four children
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Real home: explore this converted coach house with its stunning timber frame
Creating a harmonious home from a disjointed collection of small, dark rooms with no view of the garden, might sound like a challenge too far. Luckily, Barbara Brooks had a clear idea of how to make it work well
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12 incredibly grand period homes
Is your dream home a manor house, castle, hall or château? We share a selection of properties with an impressive heritage
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Real home: a 17th-century, Grade II-listed manor farmhouse gets an inspiring makeover
Jeannie and Ross Aldridge were determined to find their perfect period house, but never dreamed it would turn out to be the one they’d been living in all along
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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
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10 essential home maintenance jobs for spring
As the weather warms up, now is the time to give your home some home maintenance and fix any lingering issues that have worsened over winter
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How to add a swimming pool
Adding a luxury swimming pool may be easier than you think; find out everything you need to know before investing
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Painting metal garden furniture
DIY expert Helaine Clare shows how painting metal garden furniture can transform its look
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Fitting a kitchen made easy: here's how to do it right
Fitting a kitchen yourself can save you money and give you more control over your design – here's what you need to know
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Real home: explore a restored 17th-century country cottage
Realising their dream of rural living, the Lovatts fell for a picturesque thatched cottage, transforming it into an idyllic family home brimming with relaxed country charm
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15 tips for successful kitchen planning
Looking for expert advice when it comes to successful kitchen planning? Whether you're updating, renovating or extending your kitchen, our top tips are designed to ensure your renovation project runs smoothly
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Real home: a renovated Victorian townhouse
Carla Isolano and Ben Lillywhite took on a tired and tatty turn-of-the-century townhouse, transforming it into a modern family home while preserving its period charm
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How to renovate a Victorian house
Victorian houses were built to last, and they tend to hold their value well. But what are the best options if you decide to update and transform yours?
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How old is my house?: working out the age of your home
If you are wondering 'how old is my house?' we are here to help you discover its hidden history. Emma Lawrence, head of casework at the Society for the Protection of Ancient Buildings (SPAB), explains how to work out which era a property belongs to