
Daisy Jeffery
Daisy was Features Editor on Homebuilding & Renovating magazine for more than five years and had a passion for all things design. She has since moved on to pastures new.
Latest articles by Daisy Jeffery

Home office design ideas for upstairs, downstairs and even outside
By Daisy Jeffery, Michelle Guy, Sarah Harley last updated
Our brilliant home office design ideas will help you find the perfect spot to set up a space that makes working from home far less of a chore

34 Modern Extension Ideas to Inspire a Contemporary Addition to Your Home
By Daisy Jeffery, Natasha Brinsmead last updated
After some brilliant modern extension ideas for your home? Our inspirational round-up is here to help

A London Schoolhouse Converted into a Stylish New Home
By Daisy Jeffery published
Converting a former schoolhouse into a sleek, industrial-style home, James Davies unlocked the potential in this long-forgotten building

You Won't Believe These Extension Projects Were Built for Under £50k
By Daisy Jeffery, Amy Reeves published
These projects added more space and light while creating a better connection with the garden — all on a reasonable budget

Living On Site in a Caravan
By Daisy Jeffery published
Where to live during a major renovation or self build is a key decision to make before starting a building project. Here we explore one of the most cost-effective options — living on site in a caravan

5 Great Accessible Homes
By Daisy Jeffery published
Whether you’re building a home for life or designing with someone’s mobility in mind, accessible homes are a sure-fire way of catering to all current and future needs. These projects demonstrate how accessible homes can also pack the wow factor too

15 Great Glazing Ideas
By Daisy Jeffery published
They say that windows are the eyes of a home, and with glazing taking up a large chunk of the budget, you want to get it right — but just what options are there for introducing glass?

5 Dramatic External Makeovers
By Daisy Jeffery published
An external makeover can transform the look and feel of your property, providing more living space or better design. Here are five examples to inspire your exterior project

9 Inspiring Budget Renovation Projects
By Daisy Jeffery published
Looking for inspiration for your renovation or extension project without it breaking the bank? We list some of our top projects completed on a tight budget

9 of the Best Roof Design Ideas
By Daisy Jeffery published
We look at some great examples of roofs which pack wow factor

Exterior Makeovers Design Guide
By Daisy Jeffery published
Updating the outside of your home can add value and kerb appeal. Follow this guide to giving your property a exterior makeover

Bright Ideas: 15 Ways to Introduce Light From Above
By Daisy Jeffery published
Add these glazing ideas to your architectural moodboard and bring natural light into the heart of your home
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