Amy Reeves

There's more to gravel driveway ideas than meets the eye — find out how to make this simple materials shine with expert top tips and design inspiration

Want to design a refreshing retreat with swimming pool ideas? From materials and heating, to shapes and styles — find out what to include, and the best ideas

Knowing their converted coach house’s layout wouldn’t work for their growing family, Sam and Sarah Irvine decided to build two glass box extensions

New build garden ideas will create the ultimate first impression for visitors — make sure you consider the landscaping early on

There's more to lawn ideas than meets the eye. Take a look at our suggestions for keeping a turfed garden looking fresh

Vaulted ceiling extension designs are becoming ever-more popular — find out how to achieve this look, the cost implications and what to consider

Finish your outdoor retreat with these summer house flooring ideas — from quick ways to update existing floors to low-maintenance options for new garden rooms

Decking balustrade ideas will help create a safe, stylish scheme — find out how to add balustrading to your deck, what to consider and the best materials to use

Use these patio edging ideas to create a neat, well-considered outdoor area — from walls, to borders, contemporary edging ideas and more

Jess and Reuven Young’s London terrace could never quite work for their young family — until a stylish kitchen extension transformed their home

For self builders Daniel and Sarah, building an eco home brimming with natural textures and materials was the only way to design their dream home

Think building an oak frame house means high build costs and a hands-off approach? Think again. This characterful home built for under £1,500/m2, dispels both these myths

James and Amanda Rice bought a very ordinary 1950s brick and block bungalow on the Isle of Wight before transforming it into a New England dream home

With so many garden room ideas on the market choosing a design and size while fitting budget is tricky — discover what to consider with our expert design guide

Half wall panelling ideas are fantastic for adding character and visual interest to a room — take a look at our favourite styles

After renovating a cottage, Joanna and David Rakowski turned to the neighbouring infill plot to build their family home, filled with smart tech and clever ideas

These dormer bungalow ideas will help you unlock the potential in your home, whether you hope to extend, renovate or simply want to revamp the interiors

Much like porches, front door canopy ideas not only protect users from rain, but also add a charm to a home's exterior design

Wanting to capture the character of an old barn, David and Penny Clapp and self built a charming new home that balances traditional styles with modern living

These stairway wall ideas include galleries, lighting, painting trends and everything in between. Plus, loads of interior design advice

Discover the latest trends in modern window design for a contemporary and stylish home with advice from glazing experts and architects

Georgia Oliver chose Baufritz’s turnkey package route when self-building her sustainable contemporary home in Berkshire

Planning downstairs toilet ideas involves more than just paint colours and blinds — get advice from bathroom experts on room size, how to plan and more