Contemporary Buyer's Guides

10 of the best garden accessories available today.

A look at a wide-ranging style of interior door furniture, from traditional to contemporary, from glass to brass.

Your walls and fences shouldn’t be an afterthought. Make a statement with one of these designs.

Minimal frames and maximum (high-performance) glazing are key to the contemporary look. In this guide, H&R takes a look at some of the best contemporary windows on the market today, as well as bringing you the views of a contemporary windows expert.

Rainwater management is something that is often overlooked whendesigning the exterior of your house. But it is finishing touches likethis that can make all the difference. Finish off your home's exteriorwith sensitive guttering and downpipes.

Forget white plastic — materials such as steel, wood, leather and glass are now de rigueur. This buyer's guide presents the latest in light switches and electrical sockets, plus a full list of stockists and suppliers and advice from an industry expert.

Choosing the right bricks for your house's facade is a major decision as it's not something that can be easily altered once it's built. Smooth and contemporary or ‘weathered’ and handmade — there’s a brick to suit every project, here are some of the latest...

Induction and gas hobs — 2010’s offerings make cooking quicker and more efficient than ever, here are some of the latest gas and electrical hobs on the market. Plus advice from an industry expert.

A well-thought-out patio or decking area can be the perfect finish to a garden or outdoor space. From rustic, tumbled setts to smart decking and sleek, contemporary stone slabs, we bring you some of the latest styles.

A buyer's guide to the latest showers and showers heads, with something for every style and budget. Plus a full list of stockists and suppliers.

A selection of the latest shower enclosures, trays and heads which combine high style with practicality. Plus a full list of stockists and suppliers and expert advice on how to create a wetroom.

Rustic or contemporary, solid or engineered, wood endures as a timeless floor finish in all forms. Here's a look at the latest wooden flooring available, plus expert advice on how to maintain your wood floors.

From classic cast iron columns to sculptural aluminium works of art, the choice of radiators has never been wider. Here's a range of the latest radiators on the market, guaranteed to both heat your home and make a style statement.

Elegant, stylish, but above all practical — today’s basins come in all shapes and sizes. We take a look at the latest bathroom basins available to help you decide which style is right for your bathroom.

Softwood, hardwood, PVCu or aluminium — the choice has never been wider. H&R takes a look at some of the casement windows currently available, plus advice on specifying windows from industry experts.

Make a statement in the kitchen with one of these stylish but practical kitchen taps. Plus an expert from Villeroy & Boch gives his opinion on the evolution of the kitchen tap from simple utility item to integral design statement.

You might need more than three loos in your new home, so you may as well make them stylish. Here's a selection of the latest porcelain thrones available.

A buyer's guide to fire surrounds including surrounds in stone and metal, as well as wall mounted surrounds. Contemporary and minimalistic or traditional and ornate — no home is complete without one.

Style and function go hand-in-hand with these eye-catching models. A range of cooker hoods to suit all kitchen types, budgets and requirements.

From traditional free-standing roll top baths to indulgent copper plated bateaus. This buyers guide features something for all styles and price ranges. Make a statement – and a splash – with one of these models.

Blur the boundaries between inside and out with these patio doors. A range of patio doors, bi-folding doors and folding sliding doors for all styles and price ranges.

Despite our passion for stylish and luxurious bathrooms, not all of us have the available space for huge bathing areas. So how do you turn a relatively poky space into a bathroom (or en suite) that feels luxurious? Natasha Brinsmead gives advice to help you make the most of your small bathroom.

Nothing lends quality to the bathroom quite like statement brassware. H&R looks at some of the latest trends in taps for your bathroom.

Stone or ceramic flooring can be a timeless addition to both traditional and contemporary interior schemes, and it's sustainable credentials can mean that it's an eco-friendly option too. Here are some of the latest designs.

In spite of advances in central heating, the fireplace remains a fundamental part of any new home. Natasha Brinsmead explains all you need to know, including measurements, materials and styles of fireplace.

Advertisement Feature from Machine Mart: Keeping your garage or workshop warm is not just for comfort, it’s a matter of safety too. It is much more difficult to use machines and tools when your hands are cold and the risk of injury rises as the temperature falls.

A garage door can account for as much as 20 per cent of a home’s façade, so your chosen design will have a huge impact on your property’s kerb appeal. Melanie Griffiths explains what you need to know when buying a garage door and showcases some great examples.

Rooflights will flood interiors with more high-quality light than vertical windows — and might be your only choice of a new window anyway. Melanie Griffiths explains how to choose.

Your cooker hood will do much more than just extract stale air — it will also serve as a focal point in the kitchen, and whether you opt for a design-led model or something more discrete, you have a lot to think about. Melanie Griffiths explains.

The range has evolved in form and function — but is still the heart of any kitchen, regardless of style. Claire Lloyd explains the options.