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Through the glass, a tree, a bench or a deep pocket of planting can give a room another dimension. Four English gardens show how much depends on the view, and how much can remain in shadow.
Oct 16, 2026
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5 min read
One exposed shelf bracket in Wiltshire, two rooms deliberately left alone in Suffolk. There is more than one reason a house can feel finished before all the work is done.
4 min read
A hardworking middle room, first-fire checks and the £4,567 shed-theft surprise.
Oct 7, 2026
3 min read
A better kitchen, an extra room or a warmer house? We look at five ways to use a £50,000 budget, with the costs and compromises behind each.
Sep 29, 2026
6 min read
A cold stove, a service record and a working carbon-monoxide alarm are better starting points than a match.
2 min read
At Newhaven in Edinburgh, Pend makes an awkward change in level part of the design. The lesson starts with the route through the house.
A same-size replacement can be a contained project. Changing the opening, specification or surrounding roof is a different quotation.
Forget the fantasy library for a moment. A comfortable chair, a properly placed light and a little breathing room can do the job.
