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 Inspired by California, built in London – step inside the award-winning home that's been judged an 'architectural triumph' By Teresa Conway published 1 January 25 Full-time business owner and single mum Ruth poured her heart, soul and savings into creating an oasis for her and her teenage daughters Can you spot the back kitchen? How this trend gives you an instant tidy cooking space even if you don't have time to clear up By Sarah Harley published 23 December 24 Is a clean and clear kitchen your goal? Beware. Once you find out what is a back kitchen, you'll need to increase your budget, as we guarantee you'll want one An expert explains why adding external wall insulation to a home can reduce energy bills By Ian Rock, Tim Pullen last updated 17 December 24 Introducing external wall insulation will increase the energy efficiency of your home and reduce energy bills. Here we reveal what you need to consider before you make a start I've renovated four bathrooms – and these are the mistakes I won't make again By Natasha Brinsmead published 14 December 24 I'm sharing the bathroom renovation mistakes I still regret so you can avoid making the same blunders These 15 cottage bathroom ideas will transform a washroom even in the smallest of spaces By Sarah Harley published 14 December 24 From classic to contemporary, we've compiled 15 cottage bathroom ideas that show how working with smaller spaces needn't be limiting Can eco friendly bathrooms be stylish and sustainable? Experts say yes and share their must-have choices By Sarah Harley published 10 December 24 If an eco friendly bathroom sounds devoid of style, you need to think again say the experts. It can be just as stylish as a standard one – and longer lasting Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop Boys By Joseph Mullane published 8 December 24 See how this building hidden behind a 13ft brick wall has been turned into an architectural masterpiece Why adding these home ventilation systems could solve excess humidity in your home By David Hilton last updated 3 December 24 Home ventilation is an important but often overlooked part of a healthy home. Get to know your ventilation options with this guide Timber, sustainability and well-being — how a contemporary home will look in 2025 By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead published 2 December 24 We took at look at our predictions for contemporary homes in 2024 and asked a range of experts what will change in 2025 and what can we expect to see more of? How adding these types of loft ventilation can stop condensation in your attic By Sam Webb last updated 2 December 24 Unchecked damp in your loft can cause serious – and expensive – damage to the structure of your home 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
Inspired by California, built in London – step inside the award-winning home that's been judged an 'architectural triumph' By Teresa Conway published 1 January 25 Full-time business owner and single mum Ruth poured her heart, soul and savings into creating an oasis for her and her teenage daughters
Can you spot the back kitchen? How this trend gives you an instant tidy cooking space even if you don't have time to clear up By Sarah Harley published 23 December 24 Is a clean and clear kitchen your goal? Beware. Once you find out what is a back kitchen, you'll need to increase your budget, as we guarantee you'll want one
An expert explains why adding external wall insulation to a home can reduce energy bills By Ian Rock, Tim Pullen last updated 17 December 24 Introducing external wall insulation will increase the energy efficiency of your home and reduce energy bills. Here we reveal what you need to consider before you make a start
I've renovated four bathrooms – and these are the mistakes I won't make again By Natasha Brinsmead published 14 December 24 I'm sharing the bathroom renovation mistakes I still regret so you can avoid making the same blunders
These 15 cottage bathroom ideas will transform a washroom even in the smallest of spaces By Sarah Harley published 14 December 24 From classic to contemporary, we've compiled 15 cottage bathroom ideas that show how working with smaller spaces needn't be limiting
Can eco friendly bathrooms be stylish and sustainable? Experts say yes and share their must-have choices By Sarah Harley published 10 December 24 If an eco friendly bathroom sounds devoid of style, you need to think again say the experts. It can be just as stylish as a standard one – and longer lasting
Take a look inside this 'hidden' house that used to be owned by the Pet Shop Boys By Joseph Mullane published 8 December 24 See how this building hidden behind a 13ft brick wall has been turned into an architectural masterpiece
Why adding these home ventilation systems could solve excess humidity in your home By David Hilton last updated 3 December 24 Home ventilation is an important but often overlooked part of a healthy home. Get to know your ventilation options with this guide
Timber, sustainability and well-being — how a contemporary home will look in 2025 By Sarah Harley, Natasha Brinsmead published 2 December 24 We took at look at our predictions for contemporary homes in 2024 and asked a range of experts what will change in 2025 and what can we expect to see more of?
How adding these types of loft ventilation can stop condensation in your attic By Sam Webb last updated 2 December 24 Unchecked damp in your loft can cause serious – and expensive – damage to the structure of your home
