Project planning
Our project planning guide is there to take you through smaller projects around the home. If you are knocking down a wall, need new electrics or want to add new interior doors, we can help
Project planning
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Extension ideas for every budget — 11 design options that will add both space and value to your home, no matter your project fund
Want more space? Rather than moving think about reconfiguring your home to suit your needs with advice from our experts
By Sarah Handley
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How much does an extension cost? What you can expect to pay and how to keep costs down
We break down the costs for you
By Sarah Handley
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Planning permission for an extension – do you actually need it?
If you want to add more space to your home with an extension, you'll need to make sure you abide by the planning rules
By Sarah Handley
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10 things you should never do when looking for a builder — what you should do instead
A good, reliable builder can be worth their weight in gold to a homeowner with renovation or extension plans
By Sarah Handley
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Granny flat ideas - stylish solutions to make space for multi-generation living
Plan a stylish, yet functional granny flat or granny annexe using these clever design ideas for older living
By Sophie Vening
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Granny flat planning permission - do you need it?
Do you need planning permission for a granny annexe? Find out what you need to know about the rules and whether you should seek permission for a granny flat
By Sophie Vening
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Your Home Made Perfect architect Julian Mcintosh reveals how to make home renovation decisions easier
Put an end to renovation indecision with these three words
By Rebecca Knight
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The only 6 things you need to know before making structural changes to your home
Extending up? Digging down? Pushing out? Before you get the dust sheets out (or even think about colours) and make structural changes, make sure you cover off all the practical essentials
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Bring light into your home with these 6 clever design ideas
From expansive extensions and decorative interior windows, we show how well executed glazing can bring light into the heart of your home.
By Stephanie Hendries
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Phil Spencer explains how to add £5000 to your home's value without spending a penny
Or changing your home!
By Rebecca Knight
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Don't Move, Improve! Step inside 2016's most innovative house transformations
Be inspired by these contemporary extensions and conversions that show you don't have to move to get more space
By Ginevra Benedetti
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You'll find it harder to get planning permission if you live HERE
It's a postcode lottery...
By Stephanie Wood
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Thinking of buying a new build? These 12 mistakes could cost you £5,000
What you can do to avoid them
By Rebecca Knight
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6 things you need to know before making structural changes to your home
Extending up? Digging down? Pushing out? Before you get the dust sheets out (or even think about colours) and make structural changes, make sure you cover off all the practical essentials
By Jennifer Ebert
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Prefabricated homes – what are the advantages and where do I start?
Ideal Home's resident architectural designer Charlie Luxton shares his design know-how
By Charlie Luxton
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New planning rules allow families to add two storeys to your home without full planning permission
The new planning laws will come into effect in September
By Rebecca Knight
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It’s six weeks to Christmas! Here’s your week by week plan for the big day
Here's your week by week plan to ensure your Christmas countdown runs smoothly
By Amy Hodge
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7 things to consider before having building work done
Make sure you're prepared for every eventuality
By Jennifer Ebert
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This 1950s bungalow has been given a totally new look with a timber clad extension
You won't believe this bungalow exterior makeover - and no planning permission was needed
By Michela Colling
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The first thing you should always do when planning a room - according to an interiors expert
It's all about the 'feel factor'
By Millie Hurst
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Plan home improvement heaven, without the installation hell
As spring fast approaches, it's the perfect time to tackle home improvements to make the most of the longer, warmer days ahead
By Ginevra Benedetti
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7 decorating mistakes you should never make
7 decorating mistakes you should never make
By Stephanie Hendries
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Planning home renovations? You'll need to start THIS far in advance, according to the FMB
It's time to get those diaries out, and those calendars synched!
By Miriam Habtesellasie
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Pinterest reveals THIS is the perfect time to redecorate your home
Insightful study shows over half of us want to redecorate after the summer fades
By Tamara Kelly
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Ideal v Great Deal – cool low-cost doubles to create Mid-century look
Introduce a retro vibe to your home with these key pieces – whatever your budget. Can you guess which are the great deals?
By Ginevra Benedetti
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What mod cons are you planning to add to your home in the New Year?
Here are the top 10 most desirable home mod cons in 2018
By Jennifer Ebert
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8 things you need to do before starting any big project
Whether you’re looking to build an extension or remodel your home, undertaking a large project is a big financial and emotional investment. Here are 8 things to bear in mind before you get stuck in...
By Celia Lloyd-Jones