<![CDATA[ Latest from Homebuilding & Renovating in Rooms ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Looking for a kitchen that can handle family life? These designer-approved spaces show exactly how it's done ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/family-kitchen-ideas hjqEF4zcxUHC5YKWzFZkH4 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:16:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Should your kitchen and utility room match? Designers think you might be asking the wrong question ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/should-your-kitchen-and-utility-room-match p9nLkUuhjpbhQvgCDMDvCM Sun, 14 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The bathroom trend that's turning the toilet into the beat seat in the house ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/loo-with-a-view AzHusD7MAi2i6Nvi9Diy5Z Sat, 13 Jun 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 07:04:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Could a laundry maid be the solution to drying laundry indoors? We explain what it is, where it goes, and where it definitely doesn't work ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/where-to-put-a-laundry-maid-in-a-utility-room YX6wTEaNVEzaLoBRoJqS3 Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 good reasons why I’m putting my utility room upstairs in my latest renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/why-i-am-putting-my-utility-room-upstairs UJ8tnQU6VUkp73mQkzQKwm Tue, 09 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 08:22:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ Utility room in chaos? Follow these 8 genius tips for hiding and disguising overflowing laundry ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/how-to-hide-laundry-in-a-utility-room jkMrdyp4B9GMETHFAj2NGY Fri, 29 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 29 May 2026 08:41:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Modern kitchens might look sleek, sophisticated and up-to-the-minute, but can they ever feel truly homely? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/ways-to-make-a-modern-kitchen-feel-homely jrEeHPGp6Jhvaee8DQAHZB Sun, 24 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stop playing it safe with colour in small bathrooms say design experts. Instead, add some 'visual oomph' for a better result ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/small-bathroom-colour-ideas 48U6CbPBiZoRatbkcdeyYV Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 12 small orangery extension ideas that prove brilliant design isn't always about square footage ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/conservatory/small-orangery-extension-ideas J3793TRXpLZeW69W4xS4VD Sat, 23 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 15:28:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I was sick of limescale on my shower head, but this simple hack fixed it fast ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/how-to-remove-limescale-from-a-shower-head PSbCc9xLJDMQUdMmSfNnAD Fri, 22 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 chef-approved kitchen design rules that will elevate a normal domestic kitchen into the professional realm ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/chefs-kitchen-ideas TkVjDxc3jf3egcTyD33jR9 Fri, 22 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Have you ever tried cleaning your washing machine filter? Water usually gets everywhere — but not with these cheap and simple tricks ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/how-to-clean-a-washing-machine-filter NtToiL2AzXnoqzqfDg4tcH Tue, 19 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Think of black like a sophisticated eyeliner that defines the space' – tips on using this bold colour like an interior designer ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/how-to-use-black BQKQneWK6oV2y2umZKtoAH Sat, 16 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘Your family living room shouldn’t look like a playroom’ – interior designers share 15 chic ideas for a more elevated space ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/family-living-room-ideas aQg8rN8iXcwyb6uem9hpuX Sat, 16 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Deadly kitchen worktop dust warning sparks stone cutting ban ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/deadly-kitchen-worktop-dust-warning-sparks-dry-cutting-ban KoyyuAQM6sPcLxqqXENMoL Sat, 16 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The ‘high-low’ decorating mindset designers swear by – it could save your budget without sacrificing the finished look ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/high-low-decorating KnrMxUavjDsWZgusSYCgT6 Fri, 15 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:51:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ 9 simple rules designers swear by for brightening a dark living room — that you can try in your home too ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/how-to-brighten-a-dark-living-room mKsRuiXanHxZu3Jy2LDXcM Tue, 12 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Move over kitchen pantry – a bantry is the new feature I want in my kitchen ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/bantry-ideas peBGX6c5MzKxDuWPuoyXNd Sun, 10 May 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Thu, 21 May 2026 16:57:38 +0000 <![CDATA[ Installing mosaic tiles can be easy — but you need the right tools to ensure great adhesion, perfect spacing and a professional finish ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/how-to-install-mosaic-tiles irN9ufgWDxxjkxwKkoBPbE Sun, 10 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you missing out on your right to recycle old electronics for free? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/what-are-the-waste-electrical-and-electronic-equipment-regulations nJUVvq5GEpFJWFLqEqkrD6 Sat, 09 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My bathroom walls look washed out and flat — I asked the experts which colours to avoid and which shades I should embrace ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/bathroom-colours-to-avoid fZ45mXGJK3tn6ccuDLgJ6W Fri, 08 May 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you put shredded paper in recycling bins? The answer may surprise you ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/can-you-put-shredded-paper-in-recycling-bins 7LjVqa7t5CrTbDwBxtmr3V Thu, 07 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ No food waste bin yet? Homeowners advised to dispose of their scraps in these 6 ways ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/ways-to-dispose-of-food-scraps v7a79egfaHaW9RSwcLNNK8 Mon, 04 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I transformed a redundant hallway alcove with leftover panelling – here's how I did it' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/hallway/leftover-panelling-ideas ViT6Dw5geiPZLG3Jayy3Y4 Sat, 02 May 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The paper and cardboard recycling rules I've been getting wrong without realising – and you might be breaking them too ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/paper-and-cardboard-recycling-rules rm6fDqrysJfZnzF2Bbtmdi Thu, 30 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 7 in 10 homeowners underestimate bathroom renovation costs — are you one of them? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/7-in-10-homeowners-underestimate-bathroom-renovation-costs-are-you-one-of-them sYKZDmmmYYraov79dm2R3L Tue, 28 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We turned a dated dining room into our dream small living room – here's how we did it' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/we-turned-a-dated-dining-room-into-our-dream-small-living-room DtP8qckv4DVGqouhC5RHre Sat, 25 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 12:40:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ 8 facts about soapstone, and why it could be the lesser-known kitchen worktop finish you didn't know you needed ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/soapstone b5uRpdsTkU4wRAm3nEh5Ab Fri, 24 Apr 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ My bedroom and home office need to break-up as I'm losing sleep. Here's what I'm considering as a temporary solution to keep the peace ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bedroom/bedroom-home-office-temporary-screening-solutions W9wEzE9joKky28bybXciSK Mon, 20 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ New UK wiring rules affect where you can install electrical systems in or around your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/new-uk-wiring-rules-affect-where-you-can-install-electrical-systems-in-or-around-your-home 5a5b94SjaJScFf8VJgi8Q3 Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thought sharing your home with your dog meant putting up with mess and bad smells? Not with our expert-approved pet-friendly living room ideas ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/pet-friendly-living-room-ideas dqueRKKt3hkJFNR4FiAziT Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ What is the minimum water pressure you should have in a house? Plus, how to increase it ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/increase-water-pressure piFYtBcDHSAaTxstxaxg4M Wed, 15 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:37:54 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is a two-storey conservatory a great way to add space and natural light or an expensive overheating risk? The experts weigh in ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/conservatory/two-storey-conservatories 2xTcWbZSvVexHMxhSMJghA Sat, 11 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Wed, 13 May 2026 10:37:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ EV chargers, solar batteries and smart systems in your home must comply with these new electric rules from April 15 ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/ev-chargers-solar-batteries-and-smart-systems-in-your-home-must-comply-with-these-new-electric-rules-from-april-15 Cckm4DmrXpmBRka77tMTsB Fri, 10 Apr 2026 09:31:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ We're about to repaint our kitchen — these are the colours the experts told me to avoid at all costs ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/kitchen-paint-colours-to-avoid UMhuhcLq4fv8JDaiXMZC2f Fri, 10 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Utility rooms are mould hotspots — here are the top ways to prevent it, according to the experts ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/mould-in-utility-rooms 9ZGyw8bxxbTHPQJAXZPGyL Wed, 08 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m finally creating my dream reading nook – here are some of the cosiest ideas I’ve found on Wayfair ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/wayfair-reading-nook-ideas LBBtnjMDjcWR5bVDNeYWmd Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've always wanted a pot filler in my kitchen — but how fiddly are they to retrofit? I asked the experts to help me out ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/installing-a-pot-filler ZQXHiUfGSh9h8HETKKGpRB Sat, 04 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 09:13:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ Scandi bathroom ideas to nail the relaxing Nordic look in your home ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/scandi-bathroom-ideas k9fQr4NqAEKUS4gzbhqj3h Fri, 03 Apr 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Thinking about laminate worktops? Why they could be ideal for a kitchen renovation ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/laminate-worktops 9fJAwYZMMvmhCD8CwMh6DG Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Got washing machine mould? Here's how this cheap pantry staple could help ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/how-to-remove-washing-machine-mould-with-white-vinegar Jm9DFVfrjVofUN5bufxQMF Tue, 31 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'We saved thousands by building bespoke alcove units ourselves – here's how we did it' ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/living-room/budget-friendly-alcove-units-hack N9zkzgWqHPB4YEgJgZQrDF Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:21:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are floor tiles in a bedroom a practical choice or design risk? We take a look ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bedroom/bedroom-floor-tiles BEWmnfU45mDpJZQMixhr5f Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:38:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ The 11 utility room wallpaper ideas that will turn a boring space into the most stylish spot in the house ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/utility-room-wallpaper-ideas yL9PzXvU2iiyJDB8v7MMW3 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 expert-approved ways to get rid of ants (and keep them out for good) ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/how-to-get-rid-of-ants-in-home tKbgv6d7BuuZMN3UQs8rSL Sun, 29 Mar 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The one kitchen decision that's harder than it looks: Tiles or splashback panels? ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/kitchen/tiles-or-splashback-panels-in-a-kitchen YJNpJUZmph9C8WujS6YNr9 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'I strongly advise against using a washing machine at night' – why you shouldn't run this appliance while you sleep ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/utility/is-it-safe-to-run-a-washing-machine-at-night KdnBW3T2dLiCbCEvtu3fg4 Sat, 28 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:41:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought an L-shaped bath would be perfect for a family bathroom — but these 3 mistakes turned my wet zone into a stress zone ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/why-an-l-shaped-bath-wasnt-for-me iexJgywJotAyddSqBTf899 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ All the space above my kitchen units does is gather dust — so I asked the experts how I could make better use of it ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/how-to-make-the-most-of-the-space-above-your-kitchen-units aeCMFW8jtgsomDjLtSumXR Fri, 27 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The spa bathroom ideas designers are loving in 2026 —from 'bathscaping' to Japanese design ]]> https://www.homebuilding.co.uk/rooms/bathroom/spa-bathroom-ideas EUNb46MLvZKDEVBxf8c4Ff Sun, 22 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000