Amy Reeves

Before investing in green energy, find out the cost of solar panels with our expert guide, including hidden extras and running costs

Lydia and David Bishop waited nearly a decade saving up to rearrange the internal floorplan and open up their Victorian house with a small glazed kitchen extension

Barn houses are an architectural style which offers rustic character alongside modern, open-plan living — find out what to include in your barn-style home

Find out what you need to know about cantilever extensions and how to include them into your design with expert advice and amazing real-life ideas

These walk in shower ideas will help to inspire a well-designed and beautiful bathroom, no matter the size of the space

This unloved terrace house was taken from dreary to daring using standout materials and creative design ideas — find out how it was done and what you can learn

Sarah and Mike Hyland’s stunning extension to a converted chapel has brought the home up to date with the help of modern efficiencies and technologies

You could but IKEA solar panels until recently — find out what happened, why they are no longer available and cheap alternatives to green energy

The best path edging ideas to keep your garden neat and tidy — find out how to choose materials and get inspire by different designs

Ed Humphreys and Emily Hurter took on almost every aspect of their project, building an impressive home on a modest budget

With a little imagination, renovated terraced homes can provide interesting layouts with good-sized rooms and tonnes of character — find your favourite ideas

Get to grips with the most suitable room divider ideas for your space. With inspiration for kitchen-diners, cheap DIY projects and creative temporary partitions

Use hallway storage ideas and design guidance to inspire your own scheme to hide away coats, bags and shoes in a stylish and practical way

Simon Francis has transformed a 1960s house on the Cornish coast, finally realising his long-held ambition to renovate a home by the sea

Find out how these hallway paint ideas can help you design a bright and friendly entryway — with loads of inspirational homes of all shapes and sizes

After struggling to find a new home, Rachel and Matt Partridge decided to transform their historic Cotswold stone cottage into the house of their dreams

Laundry, boot and utility room sink ideas all demand different sizes, budgets and materials — find out what to look for when designing your space

Finish your living room with modern fireplace ideas and inspiration that will create a cosy focal point in even the most contemporary of homes

This striking self build replaces a tired house on the white cliffs of Dover — discover behind the design with the architect

Celebrate your space with our courtyard garden ideas — big or small, discover advice, inspiration and expert top tips with our guide

Studio Ben Allen extended a terrace in York, creating a unique vault-like design that puts robust materials like brick and oak at the fore

Find out how these amazing eco retrofits enabled homeowners to reduce energy bills and make their existing homes more energy efficient