Renovation
Everything you need to know about renovating your home. Whether you’re transforming your extension or designing one from scratch, starting a new project can be overwhelming. We have budget guides and essential checklists for all your renovation and design work
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Renovation
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Is there such a thing as cat-proof flooring?
Stylish, hard-wearing flooring that will stand up to your cat’s claws
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Light your home the right way with…Sophie Amini of Pooky
In our interview series, we talk to our favourite bloggers and experts about their trend predictions and styles. Here, we meet Sophie Amini, designer at Pooky
By Jennifer Ebert
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The fairies have moved in! Check out these amazing fairy homes in skirting boards
Explore the whimsical world of pixies, fairies and elves behind these magical skirting board doors
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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7 glorious gravel driveways for your country home
Transform the entrance to your home with a statement gravel driveway
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Skylights and rooflights – everything you need to know
Rooms on the dark side? Welcome extra natural light in your home with the addition of skylights
By Ginevra Benedetti
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With this new H&M Home design service, experts will help revamp your room from just £99
The retail giant has teamed up with Interior Fox for an exciting new enterprise
By Tamara Kelly
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Ideal Home Loves – Love Island interiors
Flamingo glasses, festoon lights and brilliantly bold bean bags – what's not to love about the interiors on this year's show?
By Tamara Kelly
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5 country rooms with beautiful bi-folding doors
These inspirational rooms open up whole walls to the great outdoors for a seamless transition between outside and in
By Tara King
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Brits are determined to come out of crisis better off – thanks to these top 'home improve' measures
We're making this time of confinement count
By Tamara Kelly
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How much is secondary glazing and is it worth it?
How much does secondary glazing cost? We look at the prices for the various options, plus installation and maintenance
By Rebecca Foster
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Black and white flooring ideas - 10 of the best
Create a bold and striking backdrop to any room with black and white flooring
By Caroline Keenan
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Bhs makes light work of illumination
This season Bhs brightens our lives by adding an industrial edge to its lighting range
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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External doors – your complete guide to choosing, costing and fitting
They can make or break the look of your home and should dramatically improve energy efficiency and security
By Ginevra Benedetti
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New treads: latest stats show carpet sales are increasing at their fastest rate since 1996
According to the latest CBI retail data, us Brits are moving away from stripped flooring and tiles and are opting for something all together more luxurious - carpet
By Stephanie Hendries
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How to find the perfect architect
Check out our expert guide to finding the right architect for your project
By Liz Stansfield
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Hello Yellow
From ochre to canary, these sunshine shades are all the rage.
By Stephanie Hendries
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8 arty walls for your country home
Get creative and add visual drama with large-scale wallpaper panels, murals and photography
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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5 ways to use colour and pattern on walls from Tricia Guild
Afraid to use colour and pattern on your walls? Style guru Tricia Guild shares her top tips ...
By Stephanie Hendries
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How many spotlights do I need? How to calculate the perfect number
We've asked experts how to find the right number of spotlights to illuminate your space
By Millie Hurst
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DIY-er reveals smart hack to get the on-trend Scandi wood panelling look for under £120
Get the look with iron-on, wood veneer, edging tape
By Rachel Homer
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Kirstie Allsopp designs new wallpaper range for B&Q
We asked Kirstie Allsopp what inspired her new wallpaper collection
By Elizabeth Ransome
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The first thing you must do after Storm Eunice to protect your home from further damage
A property and construction expert reveals the first thing you should check in the wake of a storm
By Rebecca Knight
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Easy flooring ideas - 10 of the best
Need easy flooring solutions? Take a look at our pick of the best flooring arond. From carpet and rugs, to rubber and vinyl - we've got plenty of decorating ideas. For more decorating ideas visit housetohome.co.uk
By Stephanie Hendries
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George Clarke's extension planning advice – including his brilliant tips for sticking to a budget
If anyone knows a thing or two about project planning a home renovation, it's George!
By Tamara Kelly
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How to remove a chimney – and create much needed space in your home
Claw back extra space by getting shot of an unused chimney-breast
By Linda Clayton
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Permitted development – 15 home additions you can build without planning permission
You'll be surprised what you're permitted to do, to improve your property...
By Tamara Kelly
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Carpet planks – is this the next big trend in flooring?
If floorboards and carpet had a baby, this is what it would look like!
By Amy Cutmore