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Inspired by Skye’s simple, rustic agricultural sheds, Mary Arnold-Forster has built a low-key contemporary long house, aptly named ‘The Shed’, oriented to the sun and packed with sustainable features — including one of the country’s first exhaust-air heat pumps.

From soft curves and natural materials to sharp lines and shiny surfaces, the modern kitchen is difficult to pin down. Melanie Griffiths looks at the latest trends in kitchen units and advises on what to look for when buying.

How to turn a run down kitchen into a dream kitchen - Part one looks at removing the old kitchen and designing a new layout. Inheriting an unloved and old-fashioned kitchen may seem a little daunting, but with plenty of forward planning and a little practical knowledge, you can end up with your dream kitchen.

Katherine and Ian Blair have lovingly renovated an Arts & Crafts house, fusing an authentic restoration of the original features with injections of Art Deco style — all while making huge savings by carrying out most of the work themselves.

As part of our 12 steps of self-build series, Mark Brinkley examines the considerations behind designing the right kitchen for your home.