Inside Ellen DeGeneres’ 4.5 month Cotswolds renovation, and why she’s now selling it After a 4.5-month restoration, Ellen DeGeneres is selling her £22.5m Cotswolds farmhouse. Learn how the renovation was completed on such a tight timeline Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty split during two-year, £5m Barnet renovation Cat Deeley and Patrick Kielty announce separation as their ambitious £5 million Hampstead renovation, inspired by LA mid-century modern style, continues 5 things that will make your house renovation look cheap – plus what to do instead, according to renovation experts If you’re renovating, here’s how to avoid the things that make the finished job look low budget Latest about renovation I compromised on these 5 things when extending properties but quickly came to regret them. Don't make the same mistakes as me By Sarah Harley published 29 June 25 Extending a house usually comes with a list of must haves and a wish list. Here's the 'wish list' items I made the mistake of not understanding were really a 'must-have' Will selling your home with planning permission always bring in the big bucks, or does a 'sold as seen' approach sometimes reap more rewards? By Sarah Harley published 27 June 25 It's easy to assume planning permission adds value to your property at resale – but is this always true? We explore when it might be best to leave well alone Could sliding patio doors be the smooth, sleek glazing option you need for your home extension or renovation? By Seán O'Connell last updated 18 June 25 Offering abundant light, slender sightlines and ease of use, it’s not surprising sliding patio doors are a firm favourite. Here's how to choose the right ones Can you convert a loft with a low roof? Yes, says our build expert, providing you opt for one of these solutions By Mark Stevenson published 18 June 25 Self-build expert Mark Stevenson talks through your options for converting a loft with a low roof to ensure you have adequate head height Phil Spencer: Why your 'Instagrammable' home upgrades could be a costly blunder By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 TV property expert warns homeowners to ditch superficial makeovers for improvements that truly add value – and save cash Extension or conservatory? Make sure you take size, style, speed and spend into account to avoid making a costly mistake By Sarah Harley last updated 10 June 25 With the design and cost lines between extensions and conservatories more blurred than ever before, what's the best way to decide between them when you're adding space to your home? Over half of UK homeowners renovated in 2024 By Joseph Mullane published 3 June 25 The latest Houzz report shows home renovations are booming as homeowners invest more in upgrades, repairs and outdoor living Why this period home is in desperate need of your help By Joseph Mullane published 31 May 25 Packed with original charm, this characterful three-bedroom home is waiting for someone to peel back the layers and bring it back to life A tale of two homes: Victorian heritage meets modern design in this dual dwelling By Joseph Mullane published 25 May 25 Discover a beautifully renovated Victorian villa paired with a contemporary garden house in Battersea 'The look of disbelief on everyone’s face when they see the space we've created is priceless' – step inside this cleverly extended mid-terrace home By Jo Messenger published 24 May 25 Award-winning interiors, double-height spaces and exceptional natural light make this London mid-terrace home a treasure trove of inspiration 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Archives Get the Homebuilding & Renovating NewsletterBring your dream home to life with expert advice, how to guides and design inspiration. Sign up for our newsletter and get two free tickets to a Homebuilding & Renovating Show near you.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1Can a heat pump cool a house? It depends, say the experts and here's why2Octopus and British Gas go to war over £500 heat pump claims3Planning permission reform boosts UK heat pump sales4Pros reveal easy-to-follow techniques to stop paint peeling and keep it looking good for longer5The best modern porch ideas should 'greet your guests with intrigue and excitement,' say the experts Our sponsors
I compromised on these 5 things when extending properties but quickly came to regret them. Don't make the same mistakes as me By Sarah Harley published 29 June 25 Extending a house usually comes with a list of must haves and a wish list. Here's the 'wish list' items I made the mistake of not understanding were really a 'must-have'
Will selling your home with planning permission always bring in the big bucks, or does a 'sold as seen' approach sometimes reap more rewards? By Sarah Harley published 27 June 25 It's easy to assume planning permission adds value to your property at resale – but is this always true? We explore when it might be best to leave well alone
Could sliding patio doors be the smooth, sleek glazing option you need for your home extension or renovation? By Seán O'Connell last updated 18 June 25 Offering abundant light, slender sightlines and ease of use, it’s not surprising sliding patio doors are a firm favourite. Here's how to choose the right ones
Can you convert a loft with a low roof? Yes, says our build expert, providing you opt for one of these solutions By Mark Stevenson published 18 June 25 Self-build expert Mark Stevenson talks through your options for converting a loft with a low roof to ensure you have adequate head height
Phil Spencer: Why your 'Instagrammable' home upgrades could be a costly blunder By Joseph Mullane published 11 June 25 TV property expert warns homeowners to ditch superficial makeovers for improvements that truly add value – and save cash
Extension or conservatory? Make sure you take size, style, speed and spend into account to avoid making a costly mistake By Sarah Harley last updated 10 June 25 With the design and cost lines between extensions and conservatories more blurred than ever before, what's the best way to decide between them when you're adding space to your home?
Over half of UK homeowners renovated in 2024 By Joseph Mullane published 3 June 25 The latest Houzz report shows home renovations are booming as homeowners invest more in upgrades, repairs and outdoor living
Why this period home is in desperate need of your help By Joseph Mullane published 31 May 25 Packed with original charm, this characterful three-bedroom home is waiting for someone to peel back the layers and bring it back to life
A tale of two homes: Victorian heritage meets modern design in this dual dwelling By Joseph Mullane published 25 May 25 Discover a beautifully renovated Victorian villa paired with a contemporary garden house in Battersea
'The look of disbelief on everyone’s face when they see the space we've created is priceless' – step inside this cleverly extended mid-terrace home By Jo Messenger published 24 May 25 Award-winning interiors, double-height spaces and exceptional natural light make this London mid-terrace home a treasure trove of inspiration
