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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Stepping out of the comfort zone paid off for the owners of this Georgian home
A major renovation and bold interior choices breathed new life into this historic English country home
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Adele's 'Easy On Me' home is on the market for $5.5 Canadian dollars
The Québec estate features an Adele-approved ballroom and a private vineyard – here we take a tour
By Megan Slack • Published
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How to paint a house exterior
Discover how to paint a house exterior for a professional, authentic finish with long-lasting results
By Holly Reaney • Published
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The apartment from 'And Just Like That' is on the market for $23 million
The Cass Gilbert-designed home also featured in HBO’s 'Succession' – here we tour the historic property
By Megan Slack • Published
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Home addition costs – a guide for increasing square footage
Planning to make your house larger? These are the home addition costs to be aware of
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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House styles – a guide to architectural styles and eras
This guide to American house styles explains when your house was built, the features that define it – and how to restore it authentically
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Designing and decorating a home gym: an essential guide
It's important to think beyond functionality when designing and decorating a home gym – good aesthetics will help make it more inviting to work out in
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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How to get rid of condensation inside windows – 7 ways to protect your home
It's at this time of year that we want to know how to get rid of condensation inside windows – and this expert guide will give you all the essential information you need
By Lucy Searle • Published
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'America's most expensive home' is on the market for $295 million – we take a tour
The 'largest and grandest house ever built in the urban world' is for sale for the first time in history
By Megan Slack • Published
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7 ways wood brings character to this smart country home
The natural beauty of wood enhances this barn conversion – and is the go-to choice for all the updated living spaces
By Karen Darlow • Published
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9 sustainable design lessons we've learnt from an historic Connecticut home
Sustainability was key in this stylish redesign of a 1920s home, where upcycled materials play their part in its fresh new look
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Front door design: a guide to choosing a new front door
Make an entrance to be proud of with our front door design guide
By Tara King • Published
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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 • Published
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Inside NFL's Emmanuel Acho's new Hollywood mansion – bought for $6.3 million
The modern hangout sits above the Sunset Strip in one of the most prestigious postcodes in SoCal
By Megan Slack • Published
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Inside Jason Packham and Nicole Sullivan’s new LA home – bought for $1.85 million
The property pays homage to European design with authentic hardwood features and a Scandi-minimalism aesthetic
By Megan Slack • Published
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ former LA hangout is on the market – for $14.5 million
The 'Crown Jewel of Beverly Crest' comes with views across Downtown LA and the Pacific Ocean
By Megan Slack • Published
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This barn conversion's stunning new look was inspired by its coastal setting
This old farm building has been carefully updated to add a little luxury, while still keeping sight of its rustic origins
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Tour this colorful and creative London apartment – full of clever storage tips
This redesigned London apartment is a masterclass in using color and pattern, and full of clever storage ideas
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Bethenny Frankel’s SoHo loft is on the market – for nearly $7 million
The RHONY alum has relisted her downtown hangout – here we tour her stylish home
By Megan Slack • Published
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9 ways to mix contemporary and traditional design – a South Carolina home shows how
Rebuilding from scratch turned a family home into a dream home – where old and new styles get along together just fine
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Inside Julia Child's iconic Georgetown home – on the market for $3.5 million
The French gastronomy master created some of her best-known recipes in the kitchen
By Megan Slack • Published
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Victorian house style – what it is and how to get the look
Everything you need to know about Victorian style homes, inside and out
By Timothy Latterner • 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 • Published
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This beautifully renovated Victorian country home is all ready for Christmas
The elegant interiors and original features of this renovated 19th century home are looking their best for Christmas
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Arts and Crafts house style – what it is and how to get the look
Starting in Britain, Arts and Crafts house style soon grew in popularity in the US. Here, we investigate the basics of this architectural style
By Timothy Latterner • Published
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Inside Sandra Bullock’s West Hollywood condo – listed for $4.5 million
The mid-century modern hangout towers 22 floors above the Sunset Strip
By Megan Slack • Published
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8 lessons we’ve learned about maximizing space from this hillside LA home
This peaceful home in the Laurel Canyon Hills of LA has been redesigned to create a relaxing and spacious retreat
By Karen Darlow • Published
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Twin bedroom ideas – stylish tips for when you want two single beds
For a shared sleep space with two beds instead of a double, these twin bedroom ideas are twice as nice
By Thea Babington-Stitt • Published
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Inside the former London home of Jackie O’s sister Lee Radziwill – listed for £8.75 million
The socialite Princess often entertained President John F. Kennedy and the First Lady during their visits to the English capital
By Megan Slack • Published