Rochelle and Marvin Humes have given fans their first update in over two years on the construction of the “forever home” they’re building after selling their previous north London house.
The couple shared clips on Instagram showing the structure taking shape, from brickwork and plaster to glimpses of design meetings with architects, as they take major steps towards building their own house.
The couple captioned the update: “Things are starting to happen… our dream of building a new build that feels like it’s been there forever is starting to take shape…”
Where the build stands now
In the recent Instagram posts, Rochelle shows the house progressing from foundations and exposed interiors toward a more defined structure, including walls, large windows and the basic shell ready for interior work.
The videos also feature the couple walking through different areas of the house and hints of the spacious layout, garden and architectural details. Rochelle emphasised this, by saying “this is where the fun really begins…” as she shared more glimpses of their new lifetime home.
Design and planning insights
Alongside structural footage, Rochelle and Marvin share snippets of meetings with architects and designers too, though only brief views of plans and conversations are revealed.
The couple is clearly involved in decisions about the home’s look and feel, aiming for a design that feels timeless yet personal.
Rochelle has previously said they want the build to “feel like it’s been there forever,” suggesting a classic aesthetic rather than a stark modern box.
The long road to 'forever'
The Humes announced the build in 2023 after receiving an unexpected offer on their previous £3.3 million north London home and choosing a plot in an area they love.
They moved into a rental nearby while the project – their first true from-scratch home build – has been underway, with completion anticipated sometime in 2026.
They’ve shared updates via social media, keeping fans intrigued about their family’s future home journey, with replies already excited about the project with responses ranging from "Already looks amazing!! And how do you look so fabulous even when dealing with building a house" to "This is going to be epic".
Many also voiced how they were looking forward to seeing how the project develops.
