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1 week ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
Adding a porch to a front door can vastly improve kerb appeal - providing a lovely inbetween area when transitioning from the outside to in. They don’t just add a thoughtful design flourish, but they protect visitors waiting to be welcomed in and keep our belongings dry as we frantically hunt for keys!As with most architectural details, front porch ideas should be carefully matched to the history, style and materials of the house.
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1 week ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
Cladding is an especially underrated, but incredibly important, element of any house design project. It will be instrumental in how your house is perceived and how it ages in time. But how much does house cladding cost and how can you make sure you are getting value for money?
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2 weeks ago | 
livingetc.com | Amy Reeves
Designing a new bathroom is such a great way to reinvigorate your day-to-day routine. We hear a lot about wellness and self-care these days, and the way we interact with our homes, especially in spaces like these, definitely plays a part. When surveying for accurate costs for a more modern ensuite bathroom, you will need first to consider the following: Does the en-suite currently exist, or is it being built from scratch?
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2 weeks ago | 
yahoo.com | Amy Reeves
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Leo Davut. Design: Design and ThatDesigning a new bathroom is such a great way to reinvigorate your day-to-day routine. We hear a lot about wellness and self-care these days, and the way we interact with our homes, especially in spaces like these, definitely plays a part.
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2 weeks ago | 
livingetc.com | Amy Reeves
Is going up the best option for your home and budget? Loft conversions take often wasted spaces dedicated to storage and transform them into bedrooms, bathrooms, or even extra living rooms. They provide the additional space of an extension without ruining or minimising your garden. But how much does it cost? Those brewing loft conversion ideas come with a cost, and it can vary depending on the amount of space you have and want to convert.
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3 weeks ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
Knowing how to heat a conservatory is key to creating a space that works all year-round. If you have plans to add a conservatory, you'll be keen to avoid all the problems that older additions have, like being roasting hot in the summer and freezing cold in the winter. And a huge part of that will be choosing the right heating system from the get go.
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3 weeks ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
As the UK's weather might not always support sitting outside to appreciate gardening efforts, a conservatory or garden room might be the ideal solution. But what's the difference between a conservatory and a garden room, and which is the best option for your home? Adding a conservatory or a garden room can both be great ways to add more space to your home for less than a traditional extension. But while they share similarities, they have distinct differences too.
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1 month ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
Full of light, views of the garden and a place of space and relaxation - it’s no wonder conservatories are one of the UK’s favourite home improvements. But will adding one improve the market value of your home? As with many substantial home alterations, like adding a conservatory, you hope that the changes you make not only improve how you live in your home, but boost what it's worth too.
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1 month ago | 
msn.com | Amy Reeves
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1 month ago | 
idealhome.co.uk | Amy Reeves
Adding space to an existing home often gives the chance to rejig the layout, introduce a new style or feature and solve issues we have with storage or design - usually allowing us to stay in the homes we love for longer. But when it comes to that extra space, is it cheaper to build and extension or a conservatory? Weighing up the extensions vs conservatory debate involves considering multiple factors. For many, the most important one will be cost.
