VitrA Celebrates 30 Years in the UK

LISTEN HERE International bathroom brand VitrA is celebrating 30 years of supplying bathrooms in the UK. The British bathroom world was very different 30 years ago when Levent Giray and his team brought VitrA to the UK. VitrA was one of... View Article

7 Knockout Design Ideas for an Outdoor Restaurant

Summer is already here, meaning it’s time for outdoor brunches with frozen mimosas and cold brews, late-night pizza with friends, and endless amounts of cold beer. As such, summer is also the season when your restaurant’s patio style and the... View Article

GALVANISED STEEL: SIMPLE, STRONG AND SECURE FENCE POSTS

Galvanised steel fence post systems provide a modern fencing alternative to traditional concrete. For any self-builder looking to undertake as much work themselves as possible – it is also an ideal option. Here, John Abernethie, Managing Director at Birkdale explains... View Article

New Director joins CHQ Architects

Aart Koning has joined CHQ Architects as a Director. With over 30 years’ experience working in the UK for internationally and nationally award-winning practices, Aart will be heading up and growing the design side of CHQ across the Group. Aart... View Article

Created by Mac Stopa – Forbo’s latest designer collection

Award-winning architect and designer, Mac Stopa, has explored new themes and designs that let him express his artistic interpretation through the form of flooring. Using Forbo Flooring Systems’ high-definition digital printing techniques, the new ‘Created by Mac Stopa’ Flotex range... View Article

Acoustic scheme for historic Standon Hall

LISTEN HERE Acoustic insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics have worked with historic Standon Hall to specify and supply a range of acoustic products to reduce the impact of airborne and impact sound transmission in the Grade II* listed Staffordshire venue.... View Article

Five key tips to make your new kitchen sustainable

Deciding how your new kitchen is going to look can be very exciting but now there is an added expectation – that our design choices should be sustainable. Refurbishing and building can be very costly from an environmental perspective. So... View Article

Ideas & Inspiration: Home offices

With many people now using a mix of home and office working since the pandemic, self-builders are placing the design of home offices right at an even higher priority. Here are some of the latest ideas 1. Warwick Buildings’ Curved... View Article

Raising the roof

When David and Lisa Collins’ circumstances changed, a tired 1960s bungalow in Leeds offered not only the chance to build their dream house, but also gave them the perfect opportunity to move nearer to their daughter TEXT HEATHER DIXON IMAGES... View Article

Drain care or beware

Self-builders face particular challenges when it comes to wastewater drainage options, says David Stagg from Graf UK While the self-build sector proved more resilient than the wider new housebuilding market during Covid, new challenges are making themselves felt. Although there... View Article

Ask the Expert: Connecting with the outside

Considering bifold or sliding doors for your self-build or renovation project? Matt Higgs from Kloeber answers some of the key questions to help ensure you choose the right glazed doors for your home It’s not surprising that bifold and sliding... View Article