House Design
Your window on the world of House Design, from finding the right plot and pinning down your architectural style, to the ins and outs of planning and building, and the structural features such as windows, doors and staircases
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How to clean a front door – smarten up the entrance to your home
Be sure about how to clean a front door and keep up your home’s curb appeal
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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This East Coast Victorian farmhouse is a masterclass in blending old and new
The owners of this New Jersey period home honored its history yet brought it into the 21st century with an English country meets California aesthetic
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This Californian home has been updated with a fresh, modern English country feel
The owners of this quirky cottage style house wanted a home that felt a little younger, without losing any of its period character and charm
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This historic home is a showcase of modern farmhouse style and bright ideas
This renovated farmhouse is light and airy, and balances inspiring contemporary style with characterful original features
By Karen Darlow Published
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Eco houses – 7 most beautiful sustainable builds, from forest dwellings to city homes
These are some of the world's most coveted eco houses, beautiful homes designed by architects with their gaze firmly fixed on sustainability
By Lucy Searle Published
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This London townhouse is a masterclass in decorating with restful pastels
The owners of this home stepped out of their comfort zone and embraced an adventurous scheme that oozes calm and wellness
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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7 ways to make a pre-loved kitchen work for your cook space
This classic wooden kitchen was a stylish and sustainable option – and you would never know it was secondhand
By Amelia Thorpe Last updated
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This beautiful modern country home exudes the wow factor both inside and out
A neutral palette and statement luxe pieces cleverly combine to create a cozy and chic country home that works for all seasons
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This NYC apartment had an elegant open plan update for modern family living
Streamlined and open plan for easy entertaining and modern family life, this Upper East Side apartment has a new identity
By Karen Darlow Last updated
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This Florida apartment oozes relaxed French coastal chic
This condo's fresh coastal look matches its dreamy ocean-front setting – rattan, pattern and nautical touches are key
By Karen Darlow Last updated
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Natural colors and materials enhance the beauty of this 17th-century cottage
A neglected cottage became a dream country home when it was restored then furnished with a soft natural palette
By Karen Darlow Published
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Space-saving designs and vintage buys make this a practical and chic family home
With its remodeled layout and carefully considered elements, this relaxed Californian home is the perfect place to bring up a family
By Vivienne Ayers Last updated
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Solar panels: a complete guide to making your own home energy
Find out about the different solar panels – available and how they can save you energy as well as cash
By Sarah Warwick Published
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This farmhouse is a masterclass in adding touches of vibrant color to a country interior
Color, pattern and a mix of antique and mid century furnishings are the key ingredients in this delightfully eclectic country-style farmhouse in Massachusetts
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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Cottage extension ideas – 10 cute cottage additions
Dreaming of more room in your cottage? These cottage extension ideas could be the solution – read on to be inspired
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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Eco cooling – sustainable air conditioning for your home
Discover eco cooling options – the greenest ways to keep your home from over-heating
By Sarah Warwick Published
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This home balances classic spaces for entertaining with relaxed family zones
Reimagined with a clever mix of East and West Coast styles, this Kansas City home is cozy and smart all at the same time
By Karen Darlow Published
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This Scandi-style house exploits big ideas in a small footprint – take the tour
This 100-year-old family home may be small but it's perfectly formed, with every inch of space working extra hard
By Karen Darlow Published
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Tour Greta Garbo's Manhattan apartment – you can still see echoes of the movie star's decor style
The eclectic listing overlooks New York's East River – a view that reminded Garbo of her native Stockholm
By Megan Slack Published
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Jenni Kayne's serene LA home celebrates a neutral palette of natural materials
This Cali contemporary home, created by designer Jenni Kayne and architect Vincent Van Duysen, is the very epitome of pale and interesting
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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American Foursquare house style – what it is and how to get the look
What is American Foursquare house style – and how can you make the best of your home? We investigate
By Andrea Dean Published
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Blending both country and Shaker styles, this NY farmhouse is timelessly elegant
A picturesque, historic farmhouse has been remodeled to suit a young family, with its period style country interior epitomizing classic good looks
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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George Shultz's former San Francisco penthouses are currently on the market
The diplomat's north apartment is listed for $17 million – while the south property is asking for $12 million
By Megan Slack Published
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More than a cabin, this mountain retreat has refined style and year-round luxury
This stylish mountain hideaway is a home for all seasons, but it's already got us dreaming of cozy winter evenings by the fire
By Karen Darlow Published
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Modern farmhouse style in a new-build – with relaxed spaces for entertaining
Creating a relaxed, welcoming space for family and friends was central to the design of this rural Bergen County home
By Karen Darlow Published
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A simple color palette creates serene, calm spaces in this high-rise city home
Clean-lined contemporary elegance and soft neutrals create a restful look for this apartment in Chicago's Magnificent Mile
By Karen Darlow Published
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This rejuvenated period home in London feels like a country house in the city
With its imaginative mix of styles, the city home of designer Sarah Brown is a showcase for her classic-meets-modern aesthetic
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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This NY condo showcases color, pattern and eclectic pieces from around the world
Petrie Interior Designs went to town creating a carefully curated chic and vibrant pied-à-terre that's as diverse as the city it's located in
By Vivienne Ayers Published
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Mix don't match is the key to this historic home's blend of old and new styles
More is more in this Victorian home, where antique and modern prints, textiles, and furnishings all get along just fine
By Karen Darlow Published