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REGULARS 06


Home Styling: Let the light in Providing far more than a functional necessity, Victoria


Brocklesby of Origin explores the integral role that internal doors can play in maximising natural light within a home.


08 Selfbuilder Diaries


For Eoghan, embarking on a self-build with his wife and son on the family farm where he grew up in County Kildare holds deep meaning, and sees him realise a further ambition to create a sustainable home in ICF.


12 Ask the Expert:


Cooking up your dream kitchen To support those looking to create their dream kitchen, Debra Hutt of Wren Kitchens shares her insight into how to get the most out of the process.


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Exterior Inspiration: Outdoor Living Our gardens can be versatile living spaces, offering both a


refuge to relax and enjoy nature, plus a great entertaining space on a warm summer evening. We have compiled a selection of products to enhance your outdoor areas, from dining sets and sofas to firepits and patio tiles to help you create a stylish comfortable and fleible eternal space.


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Materials matter Cedral’s Lisa Grosse explains why overheating and resilience are


key factors when making decisions about the facade and roof of your home.


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o to hoose a ead-free flashing Klober UK’s Nick King details six things self-builders and their


roofers should be aware of when considering leadfree flashing. 49


oosting thera ofort  eeing hris Stammers of AA’s nderfloor eating roup eplains


how hydronic underfloor heating creates thermal comfort through even heat distribution and efficient heat transfer.


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Must-have flooring trends for 2025 rom subtle biophilicinspired flooring to brighter more confident statement designs Amtico’s Lorna illiams eplores the top five trends set to make a splash.


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