Houseplans

Kerrie Daykin and Emile Borgonha turned to a German package supplier for their eco-friendly self-build

Watson and Marsha Watson-Steele became reluctant self-builders when a fire devastated their listed farmhouse — the traditional-style replacement is the result of quality design and a large dose of perseverance

For their first self-build Gordon and Annie Campbell placed their faith in oak frame and timber cladding — the result is utterly charming

Marlena and Olav Hellebo have replaced a dated 1960s estate house with a stylish contemporary-style self-build home boasting exemplary green credentials

Damian and Gilly Johnson overcame a failed planning appeal and budget restraints to build a contemporary home, designed around their wooded site in a Conservation Area

Todd Cooper and Giuseppe Sironi have built a Modernist-style home around the shell of a 1970s beach house in West Sussex, incorporating influences and materials from around the globe

Situated within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Simon and Louise Sturdy’s impressive timber frame country house echoes both Georgian and Queen Anne style

Claire and Andrew Alderson’s new Cornwall self-built home is a masterclass in balance — light yet soft and liveable on the inside, contemporary but at one with the surroundings outside

Helen and Burnett Lunan have built a striking eco home using
natural and sustainable materials, for their retirement

Richard Compton and Fiona Hoey have built a luxurious and large oak frame hilltop home, designed to resemble a converted barn complex

Kate Powell has built a modern barn-style home in oak frame on a small, unprepossessing site.

Nigel Philpott overcame a planning battle to build this bold, industrial-looking cliff-top home — encased in zinc armour, protecting it from the marine air.

Behind the traditional linear façade of Virginia Neild’s barn-style self-build lies a remarkable low-energy, self-sustaining home.

A contemporary cliffside home in Devon.

A contemporary home on a waterside plot overlooking Poole Harbour.

A hi-spec contemporary home in the Scottish borders.

A beautiful oak frame country home.

A luxurious classical-style self-build in Cheshire.

An amazing low cost self-build in Wales.

A huge eco-friendly self-build in Gloucestershire.

A Californian-style contemporary home in south Wales.

A Meditteranean-inspired self build on the east coast of Scotland.

A beautiful thatched, oak frame house.

A three bedroom bungalow with vaulted lounge and kitchen diner. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A three bedroom family home with balcony and large kitchen-diner. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A three bedroom bungalow with large living area and kitchen-diner. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A five bedroom, five bathroom family home set over three storeys, with large living space and sunlounge. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A barn style property with open plan living space downstairs, plus six bedrooms and a balcony. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A bungalow with hipped roof and attic bedrooms, designed to make the most of a small plot. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.

A well proportioned bungalow with large attic space rooms, designed to make the most of a small plot. Originally featured as a "Dream Home Challenge" house design. View more details about this houseplan, taken from the archives of Homebuilding & Renovating magazine, including floor area and designer's contact information.