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Building Inspiration is your hub for ideas and advice to make your house a home. From practical advice for your extension or loft conversion, design and decorating ideas, top tips from expert architects and builders, plus renovation case studies from Building Inspiration readers - there’s inspiration for every step.

LOFT CONVERSIONS

Going up!

Add daylight, space and value to your home - we’ve got great advice and inspiration to get your project started.

HOME EXTENSIONS

More space, more style

From planning to design, get the lowdown on how to create a fantastic extension.

CASE STUDIES

Real homes, real ideas

Step inside the homes of real Building Inspiration readers and get inspired for your own project!

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A healthy home office

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How to Create a Healthier Home With Fresh Air and Daylight

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A Tiny Kitchen Gets a Light-Filled Makeover

What was your kitchen like before? The room was completely out of date and very, very dark. It needed a lot of work...

How to Find A Plot For Building Your Own Home

To increase your chances of securing your ideal plot, try a wide range of methods and ideas at the same time. Here are...