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REGULARS 08


Home Styling: The art of window dressing Debbie Leigh of ILIV shares expert insights into selecting the


perfect curtains and blinds for every home, with the right window dressing able to transform a room.


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Interior Inspiration: Lighting Lighting is arguably one of the most important


considerations for your home, given its ability to impact wellbeing and alter the mood of the room. Find inspiration with our selection of products, from table lamps and outdoor lighting to statement pendants and floor lights.


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Selfbuilder Diaries...the next chapter We catch up with Olly and Veronika Stothert who are building their family home and overcoming challenges like clay soil, financial hurdles, and self-building logistics, while balancing professional expertise and hands-on work for a sustainable, personalised space.


16 Ask the Expert


Charlton & Jenrick managing director Peter Mintoft speaks to The Selfbuilder’s James Parker about all things secondary heating including sustainability, trends, and what the future holds.


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Show Preview: Grand Designs Live The UK’s grand home and garden event has undergone


a complete transformation – discover the all-new rand esigns Live at London’s xeL from - ay.


51 lassied  irectory PRODUCT FEATURES


37 ake the rst step A staircase can be far more than a way of connecting storeys.


Tom Blakeman of Winthill Engineering explains what makes a successful staircase and considers practical and aesthetic factors.


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The rise of seamless wall panels ffering ease of installation and aesthetic flexibility manda


ills of SF Saniflo  inedo explains why seamless wall panels are emerging as an alternative to traditional tiling, painting or wallpaper.


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Paving perfection Trevor Knight, head of group technical operations at Marshalls,


shares expert tips to help you make the right choice for your self-build proect.


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