Grand Designs

Grand Designs magazine is essential reading for anyone who is building, renovating, or improving their own home. In each issue you can expect to find 40+ pages of inspirational real homes complete with in-depth project details and exclusive tours of new TV houses. Up-to-date information allows you to stay abreast of the latest architecture, design and construction ideas and innovations. Practical project features include advice from industry experts on a wide range of challenges such as building on an awkward plot, overcoming a lack of light or space, or working with a tight budget. And, as designing a kitchen or bathroom is one of the most complex – and expensive – room transformations to tackle, every month you’ll find a project feature on each, along with beautiful real-life case studies.

GRAND DESIGNS

Editorial

Architecture update • Original projects to inspire your own self-build or renovation

Kevin McCloud • Let’s not be short-sighted about the lasting value of historical architecture, says our editor-at-large

Woodland way • In the midst of stunning mature trees on greenbelt land, this house satisfies the outstanding design requirements of the precious site

THE QUIET PLACE • Tucked away behind stone walls, this home is a hidden surprise that celebrates a passion for art and architecture

Time for change • By remodelling and extending their historical home, one couple are enjoying it in new ways

LESSONS IN GEOMETRY • An eco home in the high desert is built in the shape of a hashtag

PROJECTS

Guide to Building Regulations • Why you must comply with the rules, how to go about it and the implications of new legislation

Ultimate air-source heat pump guide • An in-depth look at this energy-efficient, renewable way of heating your home

YOUR FREE TICKET TO GRAND DESIGNS LIVE • For renovation ideas, self-build inspiration and expert advice, visit this award-winning home event from 4-12 May at ExCeL London

FOCUS ON MVHR • What to know before investing in mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR)

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

KITCHEN UPGRADE

Designs on dining • Inspiration and ideas for creating a great place to eat in your kitchen

3 OF THE BEST QUIET EXTRACTORS • Models which boast low decibel (dB) noise levels

On the bright side • Putting the dining table beneath a run of rooflights gave one couple a sunny outlook

BATHROOM EDIT

Amazing taps and basins • A round-up of the latest product innovations

MY GRAND IDEA • Eco concrete features in the extension to a terraced house by architect Kieran Hawkins