London Home Renovation Guides
Planning a renovation, retrofit or extension can raise a lot of questions before you are ready to make decisions.
Our Journal brings together practical guides for London homeowners on renovation costs, architects and builders, extensions, retrofit, insulation, planning, interiors, natural materials and low-energy design.
Whether you are exploring what might be possible or trying to understand a specific issue, use the search below to find the guidance most relevant to your home.
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Does an extension always have to be box shaped?
Extensions don’t have to be glass boxes. In her Good Housekeeping interview, Daniela Ciarcelluti explained how shapes drawn from context — angled walls, pitched roofs, courtyards and soft corners — can transform period homes. At Culverden Road, a triangular zinc-clad garden room replaced a dated conservatory, improving light, comfort and connection to the garden. The result shows how thoughtful design creates sustainable, timeless spaces that feel as though they have always belonged.
Kent House Longlisted for Archello Awards 2024
We are thrilled to announce that Kent House has been longlisted in the Archello Awards 2024 in the "House of the Year (rural)—Small" category. We are really grateful and are looking forward to the final results!