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Keen to up sticks and relocate to the countryside, Sarah Farrington traded her west London home for a striking rural self build

Our on-trend kitchen ceiling ideas – from interesting cladding to vaulted ceilings – will help you design every inch of this key room from top to bottom

Hunting for kitchen flooring ideas? Check out our round up of the most practical, good-looking and innovative styles

Martin McCrae and Mhairi Grant took the meaning of ‘self build’ literally and built their contemporary Passivhaus on a DIY basis

Get ceiling lighting ideas for living rooms sorted with our helpful guide on what to include and what to avoid to achieve a cosy room

Find out how to create a stylish mezzanine bedroom, with expert design advice and lots of project inspiration, in our guide

Tired of fighting for space and natural light in their converted barn, Chris and Sarah Dale added a two-storey extension that has transformed the way they live in their home

Discover our favourite ceiling cladding ideas and how to copy them — from exposed brick to wood panels and everything in-between

One homeowner has converted a neglected Edwardian chapel, adding a mezzanine and roof terrace to create a peaceful live/work space

Gravel garden ideas can help to create a low-maintenance and budget alternative to a lawn or planted outdoor space — find out how

Ceiling lighting ideas will make-or-break any home improvement project, so take the time to get inspired by these projects

Looking for a life away from the city, architects Spencer and Emma Guy worked tirelessly for a decade to build their dream family home in the countryside

Find out if indoor home swimming pools are worth the investment and what to consider with our handy guide full of ideas, inspiration and advice

Dawn and Kevin Truscott chose an 'off-she-shelf' self build solution to create their spacious, charming home

Looking to relocate after years in London, Jamie and Julie Le Gallez renovated and extended a Grade II-listed barn next to Jamie’s family home in Guernsey

Take a look at our pick of the best under sink bathroom storage ideas — from bold choices to clever ways to hide away bottles and bathroom clutter

Let these shower room ideas, for all room sizes and budgets, inspire a relaxing and luxurious space

Find out how to include skirting board colour ideas into your home, with inspiration and advice from interiors and industry experts

Tiled skirting is a hardwearing alternative to traditional timber — discover what to consider and how to implement this interior style

Find out more about hipped roof extensions, including the pros and cons of this roof structure, together with design inspiration

Ash and Jess Alken have built a timeless seaside house in Cornwall with family-friendly features at its heart