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

EDITOR’S LETTER

Watch these spaces • With a new season of Grand Designs coming to our screens soon, take a look at some of the exciting projects you can expect to see over the coming weeks

Kevin McCloud • Architects used to create utility buildings that were worthy of celebration, says our editor-at-large

Community spirit • With a little help, one couple have risen to the challenge of updating their architecturally iconic home

AT HOME ON THE FARM • An unassuming cowshed was the answer to one family’s search for a place they could settle for the long term

A place to stay awhile • Renovating and extending a Victorian house during the pandemic made one couple reconsider its future in their lives

Right first time • Novice self-builders relocate to the Finnish lakes and build an idyllic three-storey family home

Top tips for finding the perfect plot • Securing the right site is essential for a successful self-build, so make sure you use all the tools at your disposal

10 Amazing homes in conservation areas • Projects that have negotiated strict local planning laws to impressive effect

Wrap it up • How to reduce your home’s heating demand and save money on energy bills

Eco paints • How to get great colour and coverage for your home while safeguarding the environment

KITCHENS & BATHROOMS

On top form

Fresh thinking

Many possibilities

Colour, texture and light

Mini maximiser

Talk it over

Top of the wash list

Mobile showroom

Ways to add character • Design ideas for eclectic schemes that include soft furnishings, freestanding furniture and quirky accessories

Traditional splendour • This scheme teams glamorous fittings with cabinets in a classic style that pay homage to the house’s heritage

On the right lines

Bathed in light

Little star

Reuse hero

A refined design

Holding pattern

Top of the class

Conceal not reveal

Bathed in light • Practical pointers and style tips for a well-lit bathroom

MY GRAND IDEA • American architect Robert Hutchison on helping to design a friend’s water self-sufficient home in Mexico

Do I need local authority approval? • When installing new glazing in your renovation, there are some instances when you’ll need to obtain consent

To create a dramatic effect • Black, steel-framed glazing is a standout feature of this extended home

Get the low down • One couple took a chance on a dilapidated bungalow, with stunning results

How to ensure your project meets the rules • What to consider when weighing up how best to comply with the new regulatory standards

Above and beyond • Experimenting with materials and bringing in light has taken this 1930s terrace to another architectural level

A secluded haven • This family home, filled with natural light, was built on a narrow...