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A space-efficient way to boost seating, these handy additions can be a sleek and contemporary solution

A front door with personality speaks volumes about the home within, and who lives there – what does yours say about you?

Figure out the right material for your patio makeover with this mini guide to concrete, wood, brick and stone

If the heat is getting to you and you're considering buying a portable air conditioner, here's all you need to know

FSC certification was designed to help you understand the origins of timber – here's how to decipher the label

Glass doors are essential for creating indoor-outdoor flow – here's how to find a style that ticks all the right boxes

An architect explains the infallible logic of passive shading your home for maximum comfort during summer

Maximise the connection between inside and out by choosing the same timber flooring for both areas – here's how

Encaustic tiles have been used in buildings for centuries, but work just as beautifully in today's homes

This classic Italian flooring is becoming popular again. We take a look at what makes it so great

Learn how to preserve, paint, clean and style a brick wall to fit your design scheme