Building Components92 Stories
Building ComponentsBest of the Week: 32 Spaces Where Tapware Steals the Show
These tapware choices show just what an impact small details can make – in the nicest possible way
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ExteriorsOff-Form Concrete: How it Works and the Looks You Can Achieve
Don't know your formwork from your off-form concrete? This beginner's guide to concrete and its effects has you covered
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Building ComponentsPicture Perfect: 32 Amazing Arches From Around the World
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
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Roofs and CeilingsPicture Perfect: 22 Pleasing Roof Lines From Around the World
Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...
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Building Components8 Steps to Do an Electrical Walk-Through of Your Home
Take these steps before you renovate to create the best lighting plan for your home and avoid common mistakes
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Building ComponentsBeyond Brick and Plasterboard: Alternative Materials for Walls
Check out the newest and most exciting possibilities for your walls, from hemp to zinc
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Building ComponentsBest of the Week: 37 Cosy Fireplace Ideas From Around the Globe
Cold weather is coming. If you're dreaming of a fireplace, peruse these ideas from fiery imaginations around the world
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Building Components7 Ways to Make Low Ceilings Look Higher
Well-chosen paint finishes, lighting, wall mouldings and other details can give your rooms a visual lift
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Building Components10 Ways to Use Hexagonal Tiles
Softer than squares but more versatile than circles, hexagonal tiles offer the chance to add interest to any room
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Building ComponentsWhich Type of Fence Should I Choose for My Garden?
Slatted, louvred, larchlap... There are numerous options out there, so have a nosy over these fences for design ideas
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BathroomsThe Finishing Touch for Your Wall and Floor Tiles
See how tile-edging trim adds graphic style to these five bathrooms and kitchens
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