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Lifestyle5 Ways to Tell How Much Water Your Houseplants Need
Not too much, not too little... Learn to gauge when your indoor plants need a drink with this easy guide
Full StoryRenovating6 Times Houzz Professionals Made the Most of a Middle Room
Worried extending your home might create an awkward central space? See how these designers maximised every inch
Full StoryRenovatingHow to Avoid ‘Dead Front Room Syndrome’ When Extending
What happens to your living room if your new extension has a sofa in it? Here’s how to avoid creating a redundant room
Full StoryRenovatingHow to Avoid an Extension That’s Too Hot and Too Bright
Hankering after a light-filled glazed extension? Ensure you swerve the pitfalls that could make it uncomfortable to use
Full StoryLifestyleKevin McCloud Shares a Surprisingly Simple Eco Home Solution
As Grand Designs Live 2019 comes to a close, Kevin McCloud talks sustainable design and how to be green on a budget
Full StoryLifestyleHow to Design a Home That Boosts Wellbeing
Find out how science can help you create a home that’s good for your physical and mental health
Full StoryLifestyleWhat is Biophilic Design and Why is it So Good for Us?
A connection to nature is essential for our wellbeing: so goes a philosophy that’s got architects and designers talking
Full StoryRenovatingNeuroarchitecture: Could This Movement Lead to Happier Homes?
Neuroscientists reveal why we love texture, curves and symmetry, and explain how our brains respond to different spaces
Full StoryLifestyle9 Reasons Why a Midcentury House is a Brilliant Buy
Light, space, affordability, contemporary cool... The benefits of bagging a modern house are plentiful
Full StoryRenovatingEverything You Need to Know About Metal-framed Doors
Aluminium or steel? Multi-paned or ‘frameless’? Sliding, hinged or bifold? Metal offers a wealth of possibilities
Full StoryLifestyleCreative Ways to Connect Your Home With Nature
Benefit from the calming, restorative properties of the outdoors by bringing natural elements into your home
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