Smart, stylish kitchens

Magali Reisser at Schmidt shares five layout solutions to optimise every square centimetre of your kitchen while elevating the space, proving that clever storage and striking design are never mutually exclusive. Between the desire for beautiful design and the need... View Article

NSBRC Masterclass: Improving energy efficiency

For many homeowners, a renovation project begins with a practical need. Perhaps you need more space, a better layout or simply want to modernise an ageing property. Increasingly, however, renovation and retrofit projects are also driven by a desire to... View Article

Advance appoints new Head of Housing

Advance Housing and Support has appointed Eden Bailey as its Head of Housing. The appointment comes as Advance continues to focus on delivering high-quality, customer-focused housing and support services for adults with physical and mental disabilities. Eden brings almost 20... View Article

Render boosts kerb appeal & value

When it comes to updating a tired and dated exterior or completing a new build, first impressions matter. Jason Nicholson at K Rend explains how silicone renders can enhance the visual impact of a home, improve kerb appeal and boost... View Article

Reducing costs & carbon in housing bathroom fit-outs

Kirstie Manning, national specification manager at Wilsonart, explores how, through informed wall surface specification in residential bathrooms, architects can help housing developers to deliver against sustainability targets and avoid escalating landfill taxes.  While the rate of increase has slowed compared... View Article

The Myth of the ‘Simple’ Extension

By Tania Udaondo Bernau, TUB Architects.  A rear infill extension. A loft conversion. A side return. These are projects we see regularly, and because they are so common, it is easy to assume they must be straightforward. You see them... View Article

Rise of timber frame & closed panel solutions

As timber frame and closed panel systems gain popularity, Demi Kinghorn of Fleming Homes explores how offsite manufacture can give self-builders greater control over costs, timescales and the construction process. For anyone embarking on a self-build journey, the dream is... View Article

Close suppliers make for a better finish

Door provenance is about accountability, not patriotism. Deuren’s Ian Chubb explores how a door designed, built, and fitted by one team can become a defining feature of the entire space. A self-build project draws on dozens of suppliers, and many... View Article

More room in the roof

Matthew Evans at Kingspan Insulation GB explains why getting the insulation right is crucial for loft conversions. Loft conversions are a great way to unlock extra living space, potentially raising the value of your home by over 20%. When planning... View Article

Radiating the right style

Richard Lister at The Radiator Company explores how the choice of designer radiators can help to establish a successful interior design scheme and create a truly personal aesthetic. It is important to consider radiators at an early stage in the... View Article

Build smart, glaze first

Paul Higgins at TuffX explains why glazing should be considered early in a whole-house strategy. For self-builders, glazing is one of the most exciting elements to specify in a new home. It helps define the architecture, draws daylight deep into... View Article

The secret to a successful supplier partnership? Trust.

Glidevale Protect is proud to support The Innovation Hub in its goal to deliver sustainable and thermally efficient timber frame homes for Morro Partnerships. For Dave Thacker, Head of Innovation at The Innovation Hub and an experienced specialist within the... View Article