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This month is a very exciting one for the Good Homes team; not only is Ideal Home Show Christmas celebrating its 10th birthday at Olympia London (24-28 November), but we also get to reveal our trend-led festive roomsets to inspire your best-ever Christmas!

And as a little early present from us, we’re giving every reader a free weekday ticket (see p46) to come in from the cold and enjoy a fantastic day out on us. On this note, as we start to spend more time indoors you’ll find plenty of ideas in this issue to give your rooms a cosy touch. So curl up with a cuppa and be inspired by our stylish real homes ( from p52), latest shopping picks, wow-factor kitchen and bathroom makeovers (p110) and our simple steps to choosing flooring (p101) – whatever your style, we’ve got it covered! Last but not least, if you’re looking for the ultimate comfort food, I can’t wait to try Candice Brown’s macaroni cheese recipe on page 97. Enjoy, and see you at the show!

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BEFORE & AFTERS 110 Kitchen New-build remodel 120 Bathroom Colourful revamp BEST BUYS 118 Vacuum cleaners Latest high-tech models 126 Window ideas Stylish bathroom solutions HOME RENOVATION 130 Industrial-style rear extension

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Editor’s letter Ideal Home Show Christmas preview 46 Enjoy your free ticket!

49 Good Homes online 94 Candice Brown’s autumnal recipes 141 Where to buy 146 GH discovers: Insta talent

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Coloured glass candleholders 1 Tealight holder in Amber, £2.50, Primark 2 Kyto pink candlestick holder, £6.50, Oliver Bonas 3 Bubbla small grey votive, £7.50, Abode Living 4 Glass candleholder in Emerald Green, £34, Audenza

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Felix cushion, £50; Briar cushion, £60; Sabel cushion in Umber, £55, all M.M Linen. For similar wallpaper, try Lust Home. For similar bedlinen, try H&M Home. For a similar throw, try the chunky hand-knitted natural knit, £45, Dunelm. For similar stools, try Melody Maison

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MARGO SELBY AT HILLARYS For a fresh take on Mid-century styling, Hillarys has teamed up with textile designer, weaver and artist Margo Selby to create a beautiful new collection of curtain and blind fabrics. With six graphic geometric patterns to choose from across three colour palettes – ochre and silver, teal and green, and indigo and pink – they’re a perfect seasonal update for any space.

1 Zaha fabric in Forest 2 Lora fabric in Ochre 3 Mori fabric in Evergreen, from £155 for a Roman blind, all Margo Selby at Hillarys

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Did you know… …that paint expert and upcycling queen Annie Sloan has launched a new range of wall paint? Inspired by architecture and homes throughout history, the water-based matt emulsion includes 32 stunning colours, 16 of which match her existing chalk paint shades for furniture. £41.95 per 2.5 litres, visit anniesloan. com for more info.

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WELCOME When it’s cold and wet outside, your hallway needs to work harder than ever. Give yours a revamp with luxe lighting, homely touches like plants and rugs, and plenty of storage for those coats, boots and brollies…

Ophelia oval wall mirror with hooks, £30, Very

Misty Blue organic jute rug, from £45, The Braided Rug Company Taga hallway bench, £230, La Redoute

Rattan chunky basket, from £98; Hasa industrial storage bench, £425; Rama URZ RI ƓYH Lron hook, £32.50; Agatarla large clear glass pendant, £295; Wampu wide planter in distressed brown/black, from £44.50; Noko seagrass basket, from £32.50; Ambara 150x240cm jute rug, £325; Tariku reclaimed teak full-length mirror; Kaso lantern in Aged Antique Brass, from £52; £595, all Nkuku

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Who’s your design hero? Fashion designer Phoebe Philo’s work was so transformative, and her ability to anticipate and create the most desirable, timeless pieces is inspiring in any industry. At the other end of the spectrum, I always find influence in William Morris’s Victorian charm – they represent my maximalist and minimalist side fighting!

What’s the last account you followed on Instagram? @NicoloCastelliniBaldissera – I lost a couple of hours in the incredible interiors. The colours and textures are so dreamy.

Where’s your favourite place for inspiration? I love to trawl through vintage shops and Ebay for antique hardware. Liberty always gives me a creative boost and for objet d’art, you can’t beat the V&A. What’s next on your interiors shopping list? Some new vases. I use a lot of florals in our visuals so the house is always full of flowers! I’ve seen beautiful coloured blown-glass ones at The Antik Store, and I’d love a Grain & Knot piece, too.

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Amphibia door knocker in polished nickel £199

‘It’s important my designs are functional yet charming, like a trinket to be treasured’ Padlock Heart door knocker in unlacquered brass £159; Apex house numbers in polished nickel £39 each

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Scallop Drop door knocker in unlacquered brass £159

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This sleek interior trend fuses Japanese and Scandinavian aesthetics to create a look that’s minimal and functional yet warm and comforting, thanks to its use of natural materials. Simply team with a muted colour palette and organic forms for a serene scheme.

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Shop the look 1 Yuttari four-seater sofa in Oatmeal, £999; Yuttari footstool, £299; Yuttari accent chair in Navy velvet, £649, all DFS 2 +DR HDV\ ƓW lampshade in natural rattan, £45, Lights & Lamps 3 Amel wall hanging, £59.50, Oliver Bonas 4 Large Modica ceramic vase, £49, Cult Furniture 5 Circles and Arches No1 poster, from £8.95 unframed, Desenio 6 Japandi seagrass baskets, £115 for two, Rose & Grey 7 Black-rimmed organic-shaped mirror, £18, Primark 8 Noggin bed in light weathered oak, from £1,145, Loaf

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£18 Callie handpainted breakfast set, Next

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Stab stitch throw, Gisela Graham

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Adley desk lamp in pink, Iconic Lights

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Set of four measuring cups, La Redoute

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S h o p t h e l o o k 1 Yolanda faded Persian jacquard rug in Petrol Blue, £259, Made.com 2 Ero drum velvet tassel pendant shade, £65, Oliver Bonas 3 Artisan stand mixer in Ink Blue, £499, KitchenAid 4 Fiesta cushion in Indigo, £18, Dunelm 5 Timeless vintage double old fashioned tumbler, £7.20 for four, Drinkstuff 6 Cassie upholstered dining chair in Royal Blue velvet, £79, Cult Furniture 7 Thomas Kent Hampton wall clock in Navy Blue, £45, Beaumonde 8 Venetian Crystal 1 paint mixing matt emulsion, £30.04 per 2.5ltrs, Dulux 9 Scotch Blue modern emulsion, £53 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball 10 Admiral No. 970 vinyl matt emulsion, £12, Wickes

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Deco bed in Opulent Velvet Dark Navy, from £550 for a double; 300 thread count 100% cotton sateen collection luxe double duvet set in Sugar Rose Pink, £48; velvet feather cushion, £30; marble and gold nest of tables, £175; large round gold mirror, £125; Asiatic Rugs Nova Abstract rug, from £74; Seb table lamps, £28 each, all Next. For a similar wall colour, try Royal Navy absolute matt emulsion, £48.50 per 2.5ltrs, Little Greene

Add an ACCENT From bold fuchsia to paler pastels, almost any shade of pink complements dark blue, but one that works particularly well is a yellow-toned blush or salmon. Graham & Brown’s August, £42 per 2.5 litres of matt emulsion, is perfect for adding a pop of colour to soften a scheme.

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Walls painted in Toad, Serpentine and Fescue Absolute matt emulsion, all £48.50 per 2.5ltrs, Little Greene.

For a similar chaise, try the Miramas right-hand velvet in Lounge Grey, £419.99, Beliani. For a similar table, try the Pols Potten marble-effect resin disc round design, £709, Made In Design. For a similar ŴRRU ODPS, try the Birdy by Northern, £373, Heal’s.

For a similar IRRWVWRRO, try the Celestia fabric round design, £469, Furniture Village. For a similar UXJ, try the Bobble in Putty, from £345, Loaf

Spun UHŴHFWRU pendant lights with cord grip in polished copper, £269 each, Davey Lighting. For similar bar stools, try the Bolero Bistro high stool in black, £197.97 for four, Nisbets. For similar tiles, try the Metro White, £15 per sqm, Porcelain Superstore. For similar shelves try the Aero in brass, £299, Swoon

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Monza extending dining table, from £1,000; Monza Como dining chair, £360, both Ercol.

Ferm Living Avant candelabra, £75, Made In Design.

For similar wall lights, try the Jielde Signal one-arm design in white, £200, Holloways of Ludlow

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Style up a vintage piece of furniture against a neutral backdrop, adding a display of blackand-white prints for an elegant, understated look

New York Heights art print, from £3 for 20x30cm (unframed), Abstract House. For a similar sideboard, try 6ZRRQ )RU D VLPLODU ŴRRU vase, try the Crandon by Highland Dunes, £112.99, Wayfair. For a similar wall colour, try Pavilion Gray modern emulsion, £53 per 2.5ltrs, Farrow & Ball

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Period luxe Create a simple panelled effect on your walls using lengths of decorative beading cut to make frames, attaching to the wall using wood glue. Paint in the same shade for a calming, cohesive look or choose a contrasting colour to draw the eye.

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Walls painted in Raven’s Flight velvet matt emulsion, £42.06 per 2.5ltrs, Dulux Heritage. For a similar chair, try the Brad linen armchair in Graphite Grey, £510, Perch & Parrow. For a similar cushion, try the Geo Jewel black and white cover, £10, Dunelm. For a similar ŴRRU ODPS, try the House Doctor Precise in brass, £258, Made In Design. For a similar abstract SULQW, try Desenio. For a similar IRRWVWRRO, try the YXZQ small round tufted velvet ottoman in beige, £202, Amazon

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Stanley pendant, from £395, Original BTC. For a similar dining table, try the Arabescato marble tulip design, from £1,095, Onske.

For similar dining chairs, try the Wallace cane seat chairs, £359 for two, Pepper Sq. For a similar wall colour, try Black 02 matt paint, £38, Lick

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Easy update For a twist on the houseplant trend, go large and add a faux tree to your bedroom scheme to inject a rooftop garden vibe without the watering or maintenance.

Montclair upholstered bed with grand headboard in Nickel velvet, £2,212; fabric ottoman, £635; Bisou rug in silver, from £130; Erris table lamps, £50 each; matt black bamboo ladder, £43; for a similar bedside cabinet, try the Witney, £345, all Raft. For a similar faux tree, try Evergreen Direct. For similar bedlinen, try Dusk

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‘We transformed our house in two phases’ Naomi and Ben Horner took their time creating a warm and welcoming home for their family of six Words MARISHA TAYLOR Photography JAMES FRENCH

Living room The Horners chose Farrow & Ball’s Sulking Room Pink for the woodwork in this space before deciding to paint the ceiling the same colour, too. ‘The architectural details in these old houses are so beautiful that it’s worth drawing attention to them,’ says Naomi

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Kitchen As part of the new extension the kitchen has a strong architectural feel, softened with bespoke Shaker-style cabinetry made by joiner Darrell Need and Rose Pink herringbone tiles from John Lewis & Partners. Curved velvet bar stools from Rockett St George pick out the colours used in the rest of the downstairs space, and a Sphere & Stem pendant light from West Elm DGGV DQ HOHJDQW ƓQLVKLQJ WRXFK

AUTUMN HOMES PERIOD RENOVATION Statement piece This handpainted sideboard provides extra storage as well as doubling up as a drinks cabinet, offering a pretty focal point to an otherwise functional space

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good location and more space were key factors when Naomi and Ben Horner were looking for a new home for themselves and Ben’s two children, Jessie and Henry – and, eventually, the perfect house came onto the market.

‘We had been searching for a bigger, Victorian property in West Bridgford, which is a really pretty part of Nottingham,’ explains Naomi. ‘The house fell in the catchment area for brilliant schools and is only a few minutes from the local high street, with easy connections into the city, and a short walk to Nottingham Forest's ground, which is ideal for Ben!’ The house had previously been divided into three flats over three floors, which a developer had turned back into a four-bedroom family home. ‘It had been finished to a high standard, with a light and bright modern feel, but elements of the house were impractical,’ recalls Naomi. ‘A large family

Naomi Horner, owner of catering company Peach Pear Plum, lives here with husband Ben, an HR Director and their children Jessie, 14, Henry, 11, Hattie, 5, and Gracie, 3 House details A six-bedroom Victorian detached house in West Bridgford, Nottingham When they bought it 2012

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bathroom had been turned into a bedroom and replaced with a tiny bathroom, using space stolen from the landing – which was unworkable.’ And although beautiful, a huge main bedroom with an en suite and large wardrobe occupied the whole top floor, which the couple wanted to reconfigure into extra bedrooms. ‘There was also great potential to extend at both the back and to the side of the property, and we knew further down the line we wanted to maximise on that space too,’ says Naomi.

In 2015, after falling pregnant with daughter Hattie, Naomi and Ben started the first round of renovations. ‘We reconfigured the top floor into three bedrooms and a bathroom for the children, and turned the bedroom on the first floor back into a more suitable family bathroom, using the rest of the space to create a main bedroom using the tiny bathroom as an en suite.’

The second phase of the renovation started in 2018, with rear and side extensions.

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Snug Metal-framed glass divides help zone this space and give it its own character, while keeping it connected to the open-plan layout.

Walls painted in Dead Salmon by Farrow & Ball and a moss green velvet armchair from West Elm add to the sumptuous and cosy scheme

AUTUMN HOMES PERIOD RENOVATION Utility space A downstairs toilet and handy utility area have been created in a small part of the extension, with a sliding pocket door and mattblack washstand from Victorianplumbing. co.uk helping to maximise space

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Playroom With a slit window added along the side extension to provide a light source for the space, a bespoke desk area designed by Helen Wallace features half-painted cabinetry, leopard print wallpaper

by Wild Hearts Wonder and curtains to conceal the girls’ baskets of toys

until Gracie’s birth date and nearing completion, we discovered an old leak in the underfloor heating in the old kitchen.’ The couple therefore had to rip up all the flooring and everything below surface level had to be dug out, which caused a huge delay to the whole project. ‘It was a race to get it all finished, but with a few last-minute changes, we somehow pulled it off.’

The new extensions and reconfigured space gave Naomi and Ben a large openplan kitchen, dining area, snug, utility room, a playroom for the children and an office for Ben. However, after Gracie was born, with Ben out working full-time and Hattie now a demanding three-year-old, Naomi felt quite overwhelmed finishing off the house, so the couple decided to commission an interior designer to help them complete the project. ‘Nothing was decorated, and I suddenly felt like I had to make a lot of decisions all at once about the furnishings, fixtures and fittings,’ NOVEMBER 2021 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM 61

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she recalls. ‘A friend recommended a local company, Made Up Design, and the designer, Helen Wallace, was a godsend. She helped me decide on the décor as well as sourcing the perfect products to complement the new spaces.’ Initially Helen only came in to help with two rooms, but it was such a pleasure working with her that she ended up helping Naomi with the whole ground floor, the main bedroom and bathroom. ‘She just took away all the stress, which allowed me to fully focus on the children without holding up the final stages of the project.’

The ups and downs of the renovation are now a distant memory for the family, and the house not only has the perfect location, but has been transformed into a beautiful, functional home with playful elements centred around the needs of the children. ‘My favourite feature is probably the bespoke cabinetry,’ says Naomi.

Main bedroom The couple’s UHFRQƓJXUHG space has been decorated in Studio Green, a rich and enveloping shade from Farrow & Ball, which along with velvet and faux-fur soft furnishings makes the room feel luxurious and relaxing

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Having help with the décor took away all the stress, so I could fully focus on the children without holding the project up Naomi

I don’t think we would ever buy off the shelf again! Although it is more costly, I would now rather save for something that will fit the space perfectly.’

It’s now hard to imagine that the house was once individual flats, and the new design means that the children now all have their own bedrooms, as well as areas to disappear off to for work, play or just some peace and quiet. ‘The house feels like it has always been this way,’ says Naomi. ‘The icing on the cake though is our new open-plan living space. The kitchen flows naturally into the dining area, and the cosy snug with the log burner is a favourite spot for us all to gather.

I’m proud of how we managed as a family, especially as I was pregnant during both phases of the project. It might have taken five years to get here, but we simply couldn’t be happier with the end result.’

Hattie’s room Naomi has framed the pretty arched window by using tester pots to handpaint a rainbow design, making the sloping roof a feature and injecting some fun into the neutral colour scheme

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‘We’ve picked up DIY skills along the way’ Taking on the care and renovation of their 18th-century Wiltshire home has been a labour of love for Kim and Graham Hallett Words SHARON PARSONS Photography RICHARD GADSBY

Dining room With its gnarled ceiling beams and staircase leading to the room above, this is the oldest part of the house. ‘We imagine it’s seen some life in its time,’ says Kim

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Meet the owners Kim Hallett, a business executive for an aircraft company, lives here with husband Graham, who works in IT. They have two grown-up daughters, Hayley and Stacey, who live away from home House details A three-bedroom cottage in rural Wiltshire When they bought it 2015

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e genuinely didn’t intend to buy a “fixer-upper”,’ explains Kim Hallett, as she looks back on the renovation journey she and husband Graham have been on over the past six years. ‘Our original plan had been to find a property that didn’t need anything doing to it, so that all we then had to do was decide on the décor. It didn’t quite work out like that, however.’

The couple had raised their two daughters in a 1980s semi, but had long dreamed of finding the perfect country cottage once the girls had flown the nest. ‘We’d been looking for a long time,’ recalls Kim. ‘I knew this cottage was for sale, but on this particular day, we were actually on our way to view another property close by. Out of sheer curiosity, I peeped over the garden wall and was captivated.’

Everything about the cottage ticked the couple’s boxes, not least its history and character. The oldest part dates back to 1773 and was literally a one-up, one-down house then, before being expanded in 1919. Some 40 years ago, it was extended yet again, with a garden room added to the side. ‘The way it has evolved over the centuries means the layout is really higgledy-piggledy,’ Kim explains. ‘There’s a staircase at either end, for instance – one is the original

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Warm welcome The original front door opens directly into the characterful dining space, where the décor has been kept simple and rustic with white-painted walls to KHOS UHŴHFW light around the room

We loved our new home so much that we took the attitude that we were creating solid foundations by getting the basics right

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Original feature The panelled window seat makes a lovely place to perch. When replacing the old single-glazed windows the couple chose timbereffect uPVC from Evolution Windows, painting them in Vert de Terre by Farrow & Ball

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leading directly to a bedroom in the eaves, while the other at the kitchen end, which is the newest part of the house, accesses the rest of the upstairs, with a door between the two front bedrooms connecting each side.’

With their offer accepted, survey done, and a budget put aside for their planned ‘cosmetic tweaks’, the couple moved in, but the first problem made itself known within hours. ‘We found the existing immersion heater was on its last legs, and there was hardly any hot water,’ Kim recalls. ‘Our plumber explained that we could either repair it, or install a new tank and pipework once and for all. We decided on the latter, which we’ve never regretted, although it did make a big dent in our savings.’

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Practical choice With the second set of stairs leading up to the newer parts of the house, Kim and Graham made the decision to replace the old range at the back of the kitchen ZLWK ŴRRU WR FHLOLQJ larder cupboards for more storage. The island bar stools are from Ikea

roof repairs and re-plastering. This was followed by the discovery of wet and dry rot in the oldest parts of the house, which needed a specialist company to remove the blown plaster and treat the walls.

It was a lot to take on, but the couple were undeterred. ‘We loved our new home so much that we took the attitude that we were creating solid foundations by getting the basics right,’ Kim explains.

‘It all meant, though, that we had to wait to be able to afford the more exciting stuff.’

Fast forward two years, and the couple were in a better position to do so. Living in the house for a while had also given them the opportunity to know what

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Living room Situated in the part of the cottage that dates back to 1919, this cosy space has been cleverly maximised by installing a barn-style sliding door. The chimney breast, painted in Farrow & Ball’s De Nimes, provides a rich contrast to the marble ƓUH VXUURXQG 9R\DJH 0DLVRQ chairs, and ottoman from The Cotswold Company

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would work best for them. To this end, they decided to reconfigure the upstairs rooms at the rear: what was once a bathroom is now a spacious dressing room, while the large bedroom next to it was divided to create a neat little bathroom and a study that doubles as a guest room.

The rest of the house has also received Kim and Graham’s careful attention. Despite having little DIY experience, the couple have taken on much of the renovation and decorating work themselves – from general repairs to sanding floors and adding characterful features, such as the window shutters, which Graham created from simple wood panelling.

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I’ve become quite an expert in giving old pieces a new lease of life – we’ve learned we can do so much more than we thought Bathroom Created from part of what was once a large bedroom, this room has a sun tunnel skylight, which ensures it’s never gloomy. Rustic touches include the washstand cupboard from Ebay, basin from Victoria plum.com, and a shuttered mirror from Dunelm

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And after much consideration, the couple decided to get rid of the original Rayburn. ‘It looked good, but only served two radiators inefficiently, and wasn’t ever used for cooking, as we had a modern oven as well,’ Kim explains. ‘It meant we could use the space to install larder cupboards, which have proved far more useful.’

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along with cleverly upcycled pieces. ‘I’ve become quite an expert at giving old or tatty furniture a new lease of life,’ says Kim. ‘We’ve learnt that we can do so much more than we ever thought we could – and it’s such a satisfying thing to do.’

The cottage is now everything the couple have ever wanted. ‘It’s definitely our forever home,’ says Kim. ‘We see ourselves as custodians of somewhere very special and intend to care for it – and enjoy being here – for years to come.’

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Kitchen A bookmatched marbleeffect quartz worksurface from The Only Way is Granite contrasts against the dark grey handleless units from Kube Kitchens.

Conscious of this space being part of a bigger living area, Carla wanted an aesthetically pleasing display shelf rather than wall units, and the ‘7’ framed print by King & McGaw is a reference to the size of the family

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The couple found a dated two-bedroom bungalow that was liveable but only 78 square metres in size, and in August 2012 moved in with

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Meet the owners Carla Harris, a freelance stylist, and husband Elliot, a creative director, live here with daughters Eva, 21, Tallulah, 18, Minnie, 17, Violet, 13 and Cecily, 11 House details their five daughters, then aged from two to twelve. ‘It was a bit of a squeeze,’ admits Carla. ‘We slept in a tiny dining room off the living room, while the children slept in bunk beds and cots in the two bedrooms.’

Carla and Elliot then hired architect Laurence Becker to create a design for a new property to replace the bungalow. Gaining planning permission however was a difficult process, as the planners were resistant to the idea of a two-storey house on a bungalow-lined street, so to get around this, a subterranean floor was proposed, but this was also rejected.

Undeterred, Laurence submitted drawings for an eight-metre rear extension that satisfied permitted development rights, as a ploy to make

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Dining area One of Carla’s favourite features is the corner window by Velfac, where she plans to have a seat built. The DIY dining table has been assembled using a plywood top and metal screw-on legs by Tiptoe, teamed with Tip Ton dining chairs by Vitra

Hallway The couple wanted a concrete screed ŴRRU like in their previous home, and hired The Concrete Floor Contractors to FUHDWH D SROLVKHG ƓQLVK with cast concrete steps. Combined with white walls and birch plywood carpentry, it keeps the interior simple throughout

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Main bedroom The long, slim windows were carefully placed by architect Laurence Becker to make the most of the light moving round the house. The bed frame is from Wayfair

the couple’s real intentions more acceptable to the local authority. ‘Had it been built, this extension would have looked hideous – but the plans were passed,’ says Carla.

With this hurdle cleared, plans were then submitted with an application to build a new four-bedroom bungalow, with a slightly smaller footprint than the extension, thinking the planners couldn’t say it was too big, but after years of trying, Carla and Elliot finally employed a property lawyer who was able to get the plans passed through the appeal process. It was a stressful time for the family, and cost them £4,000.

Unfortunately, their luck was not about to change, as when the project was tendered to three builders, the quotes were double what they’d expected, and the pair couldn’t get a selfbuild mortgage as Elliot was freelance. ‘I started contacting suppliers separately for all the different elements,’ explains

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Design details Instead of standard architraves, Carla asked her carpenter to make clean-lined, ply-edged box door frames instead, and the en suite beyond gets ample natural light via a skylight above the shower. Carla found the YLQWDJH IDEULF ŴDJ in an antique store and had it framed

Bathroom Carla resisted her initial urge to buy colourful patterned tiles, instead choosing the same sanitaryware and marble-effect porcelain tiles for the main bathroom and en suite. ‘It creates continuity, as well as a simple, timeless look,’ she says

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AUTUMN HOMES SELF-BUILD BUNGALOW Bedroom Built-in birch plywood carpentry has created both sleeping and storage space for teenagers Tallulah and Minnie, making the room feel bigger and freeing up space for a long double desk Bedroom Youngest daughters Violet and Cecily’s bedroom is at the front, and includes a window that borrows light from the hall. A ladder leads from the wardrobe to a fun hidden mezzanine sleeping deck

Carla. ‘We worked out that we could complete the entire project for £250,000, if we didn’t have a main contractor.’

To save money, the family moved in with Carla’s parents nearby, and the bungalow was demolished in March 2017. Although eco features like a ground source heat pump and solar panels were considered, the couple were advised to focus on insulation and air tightness for maximum cost effectiveness. As a result, they opted for thicker walls and double insulation under the flooring, which they laid themselves. A mechanical ventilation and heat recovery system (MVHR) has also been a boon. ‘It’s brilliant as it collects and distributes warm air in winter, then in summer pulls fresh air from outside and keeps things cool,’ says Carla. ‘We’ve never had steamy windows!’

The smart lighting system, however, has not proved as popular. ‘Although it’s nice to turn on the hall lights before I get home, quite a lot of bulbs aren’t compatible with it,’ she explains.

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white walls and birch plywood in every room.

‘We felt these three elements gave us cohesion and added to the sense of light and space,’ she says. Clean lines, symmetry and built-in appliances ensure the kitchen is equally pared back. ‘There are no handles on the doors, no plug sockets on the back wall and we’ve tucked away the coffee, tea and toast-making facilities in a cupboard to keep worktops clutter-free,’ she says. ‘We also used a similar marble-effect tile in the bathroom and en suite to match the kitchen worktops.’

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And for a first-time self build there were surprisingly few hiccups. ‘The building inspector thought one of the piles was missing, which caused a panic, until we realised he didn’t have the most recent set of plans,’ says Carla. There was also a ‘Pretty Woman’ moment, when Carla visited a kitchen company looking for worktops in her scruffy site boots. ‘They were so snobby and made me feel awful,’ she recalls. ‘So I went to The Only Way is Granite instead, where they couldn’t have been nicer and were half the price.’ Carla reserves her highest praise for architect Laurence though. ‘She went above and beyond on every level, and has became a friend,’ she says.

As they neared the end of the project, the couple had maxed out 20 credit cards and borrowed £50,000 from family to get across the finish line. But thankfully, they managed to secure a mortgage to pay off their debts once the build had been signed off, as Elliot had taken a permanent job the previous year.

Looking back, Carla admits she would never embark on another self-build unless they won the lottery. ‘I’m glad we did it, but it was so stressful,’ she says. ‘I went through highs and lows I’d not experienced before, but now I can look back and say that it was worth it.’

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Spicy chicken & cashew traybake SERVES 4 • Olive oil • 8 chicken thighs (either skinless and deboned or with bones and skin on) • 1 yellow pepper, deseeded and sliced • 1 red pepper, deseeded and sliced • 1 red onion, chopped • UHG FKLOOLHV ƓQHO\ FKRSSHG • 10 cherry tomatoes, halved

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This is one of those wonderful one-tray, bang-it-in meals. You get so much lovely flavour from chicken thighs, which don’t dry out like chicken breasts tend to do. Skip the potatoes and serve with rice or couscous instead, or shred it all up and whack in a flour tortilla for a little fajita vibe. Lazy cooking at its best, you can even skip the making your own seasoning bit (see right) if you want – just get a ready-made one and sprinkle to your heart’s content…

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1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (180°C/350°F/ Gas Mark 4). Add all the Cajun spice mix ingredients to a clean, dry jar, put on the lid and give it a really good shake. You will have more seasoning than you need for this recipe, but it will keep for about 6 months. 2. Drizzle some olive oil over a large baking tray, swirling around to coat the tray. Put the peppers, onion, chillies, tomatoes, garlic, sweet potatoes and chorizo into a large bowl, drizzle over a little oil and give

it a good rub and mix. Sprinkle over 1⁄2 tbsp of the Cajun spice mix and give it another good mix. Tip the spiced veg onto the prepared tray and spread out evenly. 3. Add the chicken to the bowl and rub in another tbsp of the spice mix, really massaging it in. Place the chicken on top of the prepared veg and cook for 15 mins.

4. Remove the tray from the oven and, using a fish slice or spatula, give everything a good mix. Return to the oven for a further 15 mins.

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5. Remove the tray from the oven, drizzle over the honey, sprinkle over the olives and cashews, and mix lightly. Check the chicken and return to the oven for a further 10 mins.

Cooking the chicken skin-side up will make it crispy if you’re using chicken with the skin on. 6. Check the chicken is cooked, especially if you are using thighs with the bones in – there should be no pink flesh visible. Serve the traybake as it is with a bit of everything.

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Brown butter macaroni cheese SERVES 4 • 250g dried macaroni • 50g unsalted butter • J SODLQ ŴRXU • 700ml whole milk • 150g Emmental cheese, grated • 150g gherkins or cornichons, roughly chopped • 4 spring onions, roughly chopped • 100g jalapeño chillies, roughly chopped • 150g Brie • Salt & freshly ground black pepper

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This is the best macaroni cheese I’ve ever tasted and, believe me, I’ve tasted a lot. It’s the ultimate comfort food, which my Mam used to make in bulk and freeze so I could take it to university, where my housemates were always jealous. This version is next level though: tart with gherkins, a little kick of heat and nutty from the brown butter – with all the cheese. If you’ve got some crisps lying around, scrunch them up and whack them on top too! You’re welcome.

1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (180°C/350°F/ Gas Mark 4). To make the topping, melt the butter in a small saucepan over a medium heat.

Once it has melted, leave it to foam and then turn a rich dark brown colour – use a spatula or wooden spoon to scrape any bits off the bottom of the pan to prevent it burning. Remove from the heat. 2. Blitz the breadcrumbs, parsley, dill and garlic together in a food processor. Mix this through the brown butter and set aside.

This version is next level: tart with gherkins, a little kick of heat, nutty from the brown butter – with all the cheese 3. Bring a large saucepan of salted water to the boil over a high heat and add the macaroni.

Cook until al dente (with a slight bite as it will finish cooking in the oven). Drain and set aside. 4. For the sauce, add the butter to a large saucepan and melt over a medium heat. Once melted, allow the butter to foam and turn a golden to rich brown colour, scraping the bottom of the pan so it doesn’t burn. Add the flour and mix to cook out the flour – this may take a couple of minutes. Gradually add the milk, stirring constantly, until incorporated and then continue to mix until the sauce (the roux)

has completely thickened and coats the back of a wooden spoon. 5. While the sauce is still hot, stir through the Emmental cheese until melted.

Stir the gherkins, spring onions and jalapeños through the cheese sauce and add salt and pepper to taste. 6. Tip the cooked macaroni into the sauce and fold through until evenly combined. Tip into a 25x30cm oven-proof dish. Slice the Brie lengthways and lay across the top, then sprinkle over the brown butter breadcrumbs. 7. Bake for 25–30 mins until the edges are bubbling and the breadcrumbs are golden brown. Serve while hot and gooey.

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Fig & Brazil nut chocolate mud cake SERVES 8 • 150g unsalted butter, plus extra melted for greasing (optional) • 150g dark chocolate chips or chunks or dark chocolate (minimum 70% cocoa solids), chopped • 150g dark soft brown sugar • 4 tbsp golden syrup • 2 eggs • 100ml hot whole milk • 2 tsp good-quality instant coffee • 20g cocoa powder • J VHOI UDLVLQJ ŴRXU • Pinch of salt • J GULHG ƓJV FKRSSHG • 100g Brazil nuts, chopped, plus a handful to decorate • IUHVK ƓJV TXDUWHUHG

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1. Preheat the oven to 160°C fan (180°C/350°F/Gas Mark 4) and grease a 23x8cm rounded Bundt tin with melted butter, or line a 23cm round cake tin

with greaseproof paper. 2. Melt the butter and chocolate in a saucepan over a low heat. Do not overheat as it will split.

3. Remove when nearly melted and stir until glossy. Mix in the sugar and golden syrup, then – as long as it isn't too hot – beat in the eggs. 4. Mix the hot milk, coffee powder and cocoa in a jug and then mix into the melted chocolate mixture. Add the flour and salt and mix well, then stir in the chopped figs and nuts. Pour into the prepared tin and level out. 5. Bake for 30–40 mins until a skewer inserted

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into the centre comes out clean.

Leave to cool in the tin for 10 mins, then carefully turn out on to a wire rack. 6. To make the ganache, pour the cream into a saucepan and heat over a lowmedium heat until bubbling.

Remove from the heat, add the chocolate and leave for 5 mins, then stir until glossy.

Leave to cool to a thick pouring consistency. 7. Use a chopstick or skewer to make some holes in the cooled cake, then pour over the ganache so it seeps in and drips all over the sides. Top with the fresh figs and scattered nuts.

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NEW-BUILD REMODEL

‘WE’VE GIVEN THE SPACE CHARACTER’ Keen to overhaul her new-build kitchen to better suit family life, Cassie Lester has transformed a cold, clinical design with on-trend cabinetry and faux brickwork Photography DAVID GILES 110 GOODHOMESMAGAZINE.COM NOVEMBER 2021

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Interior stylist Cassie Lester (@cassie.pryce) lives here with her husband Richard, an accountant, their baby son Jack, and dog Maxie

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SOCIAL HUB An island has replaced the peninsula, allowing the space to be more integrated into the open-plan layout. Cassie has picked out metallic accents, including a pull-out tap and Tala pendant lights, to complement the brushed brass rails and matt green units of the Wren kitchen

CAN YOU TELL US ABOUT YOUR PREVIOUS KITCHEN? A lot of people thought we were mad to be replacing a perfectly good kitchen after only using it for 18 months, but the ultra-modern, new-build style just wasn’t right for us, and we always planned on changing it. The white cabinetry and uninspiring design just felt quite soulless.

the kitchen; there were parts of the old design that were impractical, too. The peninsula, for example, meant the space was cut off from the rest of the open-plan room, and it felt almost like a narrow, galley kitchen. We wanted to open it up with an island and also relocate the sink from the island to under the window as it had become a dumping ground for clutter.

HOW DID YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE SPACE? Our plans weren’t only about the aesthetic when it came to remodelling

WHAT WERE YOUR MUST-HAVE FEATURES? To add some soul to the otherwise stark space, I had my heart set

MAKEOVER BRIEF To inject character and warmth into their new-build kitchen design, while retaining much of the layout to help manage the budget PROJECT COSTS Cabinetry £7,150 Worktops £4,000 Appliances £709 Sink & tap £390 Floor tiles £468 Brick slips £815 Bar stools £169 Lighting £310 Accessories £165 TOTAL SPEND £14,176

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I chose a traditional style that matched the external brickwork of the house, and we used Brick Slip Fitters to supply and install everything. It was too much of a big project to DIY it! The slips have completely transformed the room and given it a real sense of warmth and character.

DID YOU HAVE A PROJECT BUDGET IN MIND? We didn’t have a set amount for the kitchen remodel, but were looking to spend no more than around £15,000. As the existing kitchen was in such a good condition, we decided to sell it on Facebook Marketplace to help pay for the project. We sold all the cabinetry, the worktops, the hob and the sink, but kept

the ovens and fridge-freezer, as we were able to work them into our new design to save buying brand-new alternatives.

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WHAT WAS THE BEST BARGAIN YOU FOUND? I spent hours online hunting for suitable bar stools that didn’t cost the earth. I didn’t want to compromise on comfort, so narrowed down my search to something with a sturdy backrest, and I found these industrial-style stools on Beliani for just over £100 for two in the sale.

DID ANYTHING COST MORE THAN EXPECTED? As with any renovation project, a few additional costs popped up along the way. For example, because we moved the sink across the

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sockets before finding the right ones. They now tie in perfectly with the other brass fixtures in the room, so it was worth it.

HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW IT’S ALL FINISHED? I’m so glad we listened to our gut and went ahead with the remodel. We plan on spending many years here, so it was important to me that we designed a kitchen that would suit us as a family, and a space that we love spending time in.

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he rest of this house was Greg’s domain, but the kitchen was my own special project,’ says Holly, as she sits in the stunning kitchen of the Hertfordshire home she recently renovated with her boyfriend. ‘What I wanted was a great party space that’s light and bright and just invites you in.’

When they bought the property, it was a “totally horrible” 1960s three-bed detached house. ‘There was wall-to-wall lino and mad things like tiles in cupboards!’ recalls Holly.

‘The kitchen was so small that there was no space for a washing machine, plus there was unboxed plumbing everywhere.’

Together, the couple embarked on an extension that has more than doubled the footprint of the house to create a fivebedroom home, complete with three en suites, a home office, a ‘formal’ dining room and a large open-plan kitchen with adjoining cloakroom and utility room. ‘The kitchen was just so important,’ explains Holly. ‘I knew exactly what I wanted to achieve, and Wren helped me to get there without any hassle.”

When Holly wasn’t able to go into the showroom because of lockdown, Wren Kitchens worked with her to finalise the designs remotely, providing 3D renders and sending samples so Holly could check the colours and textures were what she wanted.

‘Lockdown gave me the opportunity to do my research and get more inspiration,’ she says. ‘I ended up changing everything, from the colours and the layout I originally wanted, but nothing was a problem for Wren.’

The result is a glamorous, light-filled space, featuring Infinity Plus Milano Elements units in Metallic Night Gloss and Milano Ultra Camel Gloss, with gold profiles for a luxe feel. Seven metre-long bi-fold doors pull back to create a huge social area that blends seamlessly with their 70 sqm patio, and Holly made the island slightly larger to accommodate more stools so she can socialise while hosting.

‘I wanted my kitchen to feel sparkly and fun – something that represented me rather than the more calm blues and sage greens that are on trend at the moment. It’s amazing, and I just really love the way it all flows together.’

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An Art Deco-inspired palette has injected life back into Carly Fee’s ex-student bathroom Feature JANE CRITTENDEN Styling MARISHA TAYLOR Photography JAMES FRENCH WHAT WAS THE BATHROOM LIKE BEFORE? We started out renting our four-bedroom maisonette from my dad’s partner, but as it had previously been a student rental, all the rooms were pretty rundown. The bathroom was a battleship grey, like a prison, but we were allowed to paint it, so as I love colour and my mum’s bathroom was green, which I’d really liked growing up, I got some paint samples and decorated in a similar shade.

HOW DID THE RENOVATION COME ABOUT? A couple of years later, we jumped at the chance to buy the property, gradually doing up all the rooms, with the bathroom last as it was the biggest to tackle. Our maisonette is on the top two floors of a Victorian property, and as I’ve always liked the monochrome look of traditional bathrooms, I wanted a statement black-and-white floor. I still loved the green walls, however, so decided to go for tiles in the same shade. I got loads of samples and had nearly given up finding the right one when a metro tile in a lovely aqua colour arrived. I was so chuffed; it was just what I was looking for and set the tone for the whole scheme.

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DECO STYLING Painting the bath panel and side table to introduce a bright accent colour, Carly’s new two-tone scheme centres around the green metro tiles, which create the feel of a 1920s swimming pool

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WERE THERE ANY PROBLEMS DURING THE REFURB? We used our builder friend, Andy Peace, and he did an immaculate job in just a couple of weeks. But after running a bubble bath on the first evening of using the new space, when I lowered myself into the tub the bottom of it felt like sandpaper. We discovered a manufacturing fault, which meant the anti-slip coating was too rough

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HOW DID YOU MANAGE THE PROJECT ON A SMALL BUDGET? I think investing in one feature item really elevates the look and quality of the rest of the room. I was prepared to invest in my green tiles because they make the biggest impact, but I was also lucky as they were actually very reasonably priced. All the plant pots in the space are from charity shops and the porcelain shelves were an Ebay find. The sheet vinyl flooring was also

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FINISHING TOUCHES Carly has accessorised to match the paintwork, including plain pink towels and a matching macramé plant hanger, which dresses an empty corner and adds texture to the room

a good decision. I really like the bold pattern and it looks as convincing as tiles, but is much less expensive and softer underfoot.

BUDGET SAVVY Saving money by keeping the existing shower tray, which was in good working order, meant being able to buy a good-quality shower surround and door. The new toilet was a spare from Carly’s in-laws’ bathroom set

HOW DO YOU FEEL NOW YOUR BATHROOM IS ALL FINISHED? I love relaxing in the tub with some scented candles – the light reflects off the green tiles and looks so pretty. This has become such a calming place to spend time in and is definitely my favourite room in the house.

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Paul Teasdale and Alice Early extended their terraced house with a striking extension clad in weathered Corten

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HOW DID YOU WANT TO CHANGE THE HOUSE? We bought the property at auction as we were looking for a project, and it was pretty rundown, with a tiny kitchen and overgrown garden. Alice needed a home office, and we wanted a more open-plan layout on the ground floor, with a larger kitchen-diner connecting to the garden. Taking the use of birch plywood through the house as a starting point, CCASA Architects created a design that involved extending the kitchen-diner into the side return, as well as converting the loft space to create a studio/third bedroom with an en suite.

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WAS BUILDING THE EXTENSION AN EASY PROCESS? A massive piece of concrete under the kitchen needed to be drilled out, which held up progress, and new foundations for the extension were excavated using a small digger. Brick and block walls were constructed for the kitchen extension, but a shortage of bricks at the time made sourcing problematic. We really wanted to bring an indoor-outdoor feel to the kitchen and garden – with the same concrete tiling running out to the patio – and spent time choosing the triple sliding doors with ultra-slim frames, which create a lightfilled space with great views. We love having them open during the summer and being able to dine outside.

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THE PROJECT DETAILS MEET THE RENOVATORS Paul Teasdale, who works for the family care home business, and his wife Alice Early, a fashion designer, live in this extended three-bedroom Victorian property in Brixton, south London BUILD BRIEF To extend the kitchen-diner into the side return with sliding doors onto a new terrace, and to convert the loft space into a third bedroom/studio with en suite PROJECT COSTS Building work & materials £65,000 Corten steel cladding £2,400 Sliding glass doors £5,800 Cabinetry & worktops £5,642 Roof light £1,482 Floor tiles £2,720 Lighting £730 Sink & tap £402 Appliances £668 TOTAL SPEND £84,844 (kitchen extension)

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We are facing a challenge. Climate change demands that we adapt many of our habits to live more sustainably, while at the same time the financial and environmental costs of heating our homes increases every year. The government’s response is the proposed Future Homes Standard, to be introduced by 2025, which will require new-build homes to be futureproofed with low-carbon heating and improved levels of energy efficiency. Meanwhile, there is plenty that we can do now to cut back or even eliminate our home’s reliance on fossil fuels.

ABOVE & LEFT The building envelope of this self-build is insulated with recycled newspaper, so the house requires relatively little heating to keep it cosy. Heating is provided by a Daikin air-source heat pump, which also powers the underfloor heating.

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Self-build solutions When building a new home, all the energy-saving elements must be considered and balanced from the beginning of the project. The gold standard for this is the Passivhaus method, in which high levels of insulation and airtightness result in a home that will need little or no space heating at all. But buildings that do not have Passivhaus accreditation can still be highly efficient. Making financial decisions on whether it’s worth spending more on high levels of airtightness and upgrading from double to tripleglazed windows to achieve lower running costs can be done by comparing prices and performance details from suppliers, and taking advice from your architect or an energy consultant. When considering pay-back times, assess both the projected lifespan of the building and how long you intend to live there.

Build efficiency Achieving a building that’s as airtight as possible is down to the quality of workmanship as much as the materials chosen. Prefabricated build systems have an advantage in that the main components are put together under rigorous factory conditions. When good levels of airtightness are achieved, the project could include a mechanical ventilation with heat

TOP Photovoltaic solar panels and an air-source heat pump supply the energy and heating for this timber-framed and insulated family home in Scotland. To help it gain Passivhaus status, architect Kirsty Maguire (kirstymaguire.com) used triple-glazed Progression windows and Ultra doors from Green Building Store. (greenbuildingstore.co.uk) ABOVE This farmhouse in south Derbyshire was designed to Passivhaus Plus standard by Justin Smith Architects (justinsmitharchitects.co.uk). Its owner chose a ground-source heat pump to supply the heating system. Two 50m-long slinky coils buried under the field to the west of the house are laid in parallel trenches spaced 10m apart. The house has underfloor heating on the ground floor, towel radiators in the bathrooms, plus an MVHR. (marshflattsfarm.org.uk)

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These organisations offer useful guidance on eco building, heat generation and distribution O The Energy Saving Trust gives

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Federation has a spin-off website, myglazing.com, with advice and an energy-saving calculator. (ggf.org.uk)

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recovery (MVHR) system. This maintains a flow of filtered air through the house, recovering heat from the moist, stale air inside and transferring the warmth to air drawn in from outside.

offers products and support for energy-efficient homes and buildings. (greenbuildingstore.co.uk)

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For anyone taking on a refurbishment, whether or not this includes an extension or loft conversion, energy efficiency is of great importance. ‘Period properties represent a huge portion of the UK’s housing stock, so it’s critical that planners, architects and builders define appropriate methods to tackle them,’ says Kit Knowles, director of Ecospheric (ecospheric.co.uk). Just as with a new-build, insulation, airtightness and renewables all come into consideration. The ultimate standard is Enerphit, issued by the Passive House Institute (passivehouse.com) for retrofit projects.

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Spread the warmth Conventional radiators rely on convection currents to warm the air, but there are more efficient ways of distributing heat, such as underfloor heating or infrared panels. Infrared warms you, and other objects, using radiant heat. The panels heat quickly and some types can be hidden behind a plaster skim. If you are drawn to the traditional appeal of a woodburning stove, choose one that is SIA Ecodesign Ready, which will meet the new regulations for lower emissions, coming into effect in 2022. For radiators suitable for using with air-source heat pumps, see page 14, and eco woodburners can be found on page 27.

a source of technical information and case studies, with details of manufacturers and installers. (heatpumps.org.uk)

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person scheme for installers of biomass and solid-fuel heating. (hetas.co.uk)

O The National Insulation

Association has information, lists of installers and examples of energy-saving costs. (nia-uk.org)

O Ofgem explains the

government’s energy schemes. (ofgem.gov.uk)

TOP A 400-year-old home in Surrey has been retrofitted with renewable energy and heating. Two 60m-deep boreholes were drilled into the rear garden for the Danfoss ground-source heat pump (danfoss.com). It supplies hot water to the 21 Jaga Strada DBE radiators (jaga.co.uk). A 4kW, ground-mounted photovoltaic solar panel provides some of the electricity needed to drive the pump and compressor ABOVE This bathroom has a wall-mounted mirror-finish infrared panel. The radiant heat of an infrared panel directly warms the walls, floor and ceiling, which then retain the warmth, effectively turning a room into a radiator. Select XLS mirror infrared panel, from £225, Herschel. (herschel-infrared.co.uk)

O The Passivhaus Trust

offers information and guidance on building to ultra-efficient standards. (passivhaustrust.org.uk)

O Solar Energy UK is a

specialist in solar heat, solar power and battery storage. (solarenergyuk.org)

O The Wood Heat Association

explains biomass heating and lists reputable biomass boiler and stove installers. (woodheatassociation.org.uk)

O YouGen has advice on

energy saving and renewables. (yougen.co.uk)

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A cosy atmosphere How to take warmth from fresh air and use it to heat your home Feature REBECCA FOSTER

Powered by electricity, an air-source heat pump (ASHP) extracts warmth from the air, and increases the temperature to supply a home’s heating and hot water. ASHPs come in two types – air to air and air to water. The latter is more common in the UK and the subject of this guide. Air-to-water systems include a fan unit containing a special coil. Warmth in the air is absorbed by fluid inside the coil, which passes through a compressor to increase its temperature. The heat is then transferred to a water-based heating system for radiators, underfloor heating (UFH) and the hot water supply.

Air-to-air heat pumps run like air-conditioning units in reverse. The circulation system heats the air, but does not supply hot water.

Thermal efficiency matters An ASHP can be fitted relatively easily as part of a self-build or home-improvement project. The system works particularly well with UFH because it produces a low flow temperature, ideally 30°C to 35°C. This is cooler than a conventional radiator set-up, which runs at around 60°C to 80°C. Installing an ASHP may involve changing your radiators for more compatible models.

A home needs to have good levels of airtightness and insulation to ensure the warmth generated by the pump is retained. ‘Air-source heat pumps can warm any size of home, but it is important to make the building thermally

ABOVE Architects Brown & Brown (brownand brownarchitects.com) refurbished a cottage and byre in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. The practice added 150mm-deep insulation to the inside of the stone walls and repointed the outside

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efficient before installation to ensure the capacity of the appliance is as small as possible, which will minimise costs,’ says Max Halliwell, heat pump specialist at Mitsubishi Electric (les.mitsubishielectric.co.uk).

Before investing in a system, seek independent advice at the Heat Pump Association (heatpumps.org. uk). In the past, one criticism of ASHPs was that they could be noisy. But in recent years, manufacturers have updated the fan technology and introduced new types of blade so the appliances have become quieter. Check the decibel level of the units you are interested in, and look for those that run at around 45dB, which is about the same as a loud fridge.

Affordability check The price of ASHPs varies depending on the size of the unit, manufacturer, heat output and its level of performance. Efficiency is measured by its coefficient of performance (COP), which shows how much usable energy is extracted from the air compared to how much electricity is used to power the pump, so a COP of four means that for every 1kW of electrical energy used, 4kW of heat is generated.

You should also look for the seasonally adjusted indicator of performance (SCOP) to compare like

with like. The latter shows how effective heat pumps are on an annual basis.

Also, some models provide both heating and cooling, but these tend to be more expensive.

‘The average cost of an ASHP for a three-bedroom detached house is between £8,000 and £10,000,’ says Max. It is possible this outlay can be offset against financial incentives provided by the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI).

The fitting process ASHP installation is straightforward and can be completed in two to three days by an engineer registered with the Microgeneration Certification Scheme (MCS) once all the major construction work is complete. Visit the MCS website (mcscertified.com) for more information.

‘In a retrofit project, the fan unit is fitted first, to an exterior wall, then connecting pipes are attached to a hot water cylinder,’ says Max. ‘The cylinder must operate on a low flow temperature that matches the heat pump. Unless an existing model is already compatible, it almost certainly won’t work.’ Similarly, you may need to install specially designed radiators with a bigger surface area than conventional ones,

ABOVE AND RIGHT The byre extension of the Brown & Brownrefurbished home (see previous page) was stripped back, insulated inside and over-clad outside. A Mitsubishi Ecodan 8.5kw airsource heat pump with a 250l hot water cylinder supplements the solar gain from the glazing.

The total estimated running cost of the heating and hot water is £1,000 per year, offset by an estimated Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) payment of £1,462 per year

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or UFH. ‘Self-builders can install the heat pump and go through the plumbing process with a compatible heating system,’ explains Max. The fan unit should be attached to an exterior wall, ideally a short distance from the cylinder inside the house. ‘It measures around W900xD350xH700mm, although bigger houses may require a double-height unit,’ says John Taylor, managing director of Enhabit (enhabit.uk.com). ‘It could be put at the end of the garden, but this will increase the cost, due to the groundwork and ducting for pipework.’ Inside, you’ll need space for the cylinder – an airing cupboard should be sufficient.

ABOVE The owner of this self-build timber-frame home in Shrewsbury installed a Viessmann Vitocal 100-A air-source heat pump to power the underfloor heating.

The compact unit is A+++ rated. (viessmann.co.uk)

Stick to the rules Your heat pump must comply with Building Regulations – an installer can advise on this. ASHPs are currently covered under permitted development (PD), providing the unit is 1m away from the property boundaries and has a minimal effect on the building’s appearance. See the Planning Portal (planningportal. co.uk) for more details.

How long will it last?

Providing it is well-maintained, an ASHP should last around 20 years. ‘Some installers offer a maintenance contract, or it can be arranged directly with the manufacturer,’ says Mark Partridge, managing director at Bright Green Renewables (brightgreenrenewables. co.uk). ‘I recommend regularly removing leaves from around the unit, and having an annual service, just as you would with a boiler.’

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Signs that an ASHP isn’t working properly include problems with radiators, underfloor heating or hot water, excessive noise, a pump that cycles between on and off, and increased utility bills.

‘Most appliances have sophisticated controls and monitoring systems. If there’s anything amiss or the appliance is underperforming, it should display an error message,’ says Mark. ‘This can be diagnosed and rectified by the installer.’

Before buying, check the length of the manufacturer’s guarantee and the workmanship guarantee. ‘Installers should provide a minimum of two years for the latter and manufacturers usually provide a three- to seven-year warranty on parts and labour,’ says Mark.

Estimates from quote-comparison website Greenmatch (greenmatch.co.uk) show that for an average four-bedroom house with an ASHP, annual heating costs start at £759. ‘Compared to a gas boiler, an air-source heat pump requires a lot less input energy. But gas can be cheaper than electricity,’ says John Taylor. ‘The lower energy use of the heat pump is offset by the cheaper cost of gas.’

But improving your home’s thermal envelope by ensuring the building is airtight and well-insulated will reduce demand on the heat pump and keep the running costs in check.

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Retrofit tips by David Hilton from Heat & Energy (heatandenergy.co.uk) O Radiators will need an

TOP A detailed heating survey, including an assessment of the radiator outputs required, was completed before this Grade II-listed farmhouse and adjacent cottage were refurbished and fitted with a Vaillant Arotherm air-source heat pump (vaillant.co.uk). Abode Heat (abodeheat.com) provided technical details and scaled drawings, so that the homeowner was able to obtain building consent to install it. The heating costs for both properties have reduced by 35-38% ABOVE As ASHPs draw in warmth from the sides and back of the unit and express it through the front, it needs to be outside, close to the house and uncovered. The Mitsubishi Electric Ecodan 11.2kW emits noise levels below 53 dB(A). (mitsubishielectric.co.uk)

increased surface area to be compatible with the low flow temperatures of an ASHP. Effectively, you are changing the emitters from a radiant heat to a convective heat (turn to page 18 for a selection of suitable designs). UFH is particularly effective when used alongside a heat pump. Be sure to design it to have close pipe centres (no further than 150mm apart).

You’ll also need to install good insulation under the pipes to avoid conductive heat loss.

O An existing hot water cylinder

will need to be changed for one that has a bigger, heat pumpcompatible coil, plus a larger storage capacity. Hot water is stored at a slightly lower temperature, so a larger percentage of the water that comes out of the taps is from the hot water cylinder, and a small amount of blended cold water.

O Check your electricity supply

is robust enough for a heat-pump installation. Some older properties and rural locations may not have enough capacity on the electricity lines to support some heat pumps.

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Temperature control Pairing your heat pump with the right radiators makes all the difference to a room and your heating bills Feature ANDREA MANLEY Whether you’re updating a heating system or adding a new one to a self-build or extension, there’s an array of radiators in increasingly inventive styles, colour and materials. Getting the right heat output for the space is vital.

Radiators come with a BTU rating, which gives heat output calculated in British Thermal Units, so once you know how much heat the room needs you can choose the right size and style to suit.

Aluminium models heat quickly, but they also lose heat rapidly once switched off. Low-surface-temperature radiators and low-water-content radiators are efficient, using the minimum amount of energy to heat the space and are the perfect partner for a heat pump.

COLOUR POP Milano Aruba Dark Blue horizontal radiator (H635xW1180xD78mm) is a smart choice for a living room. The double-panel steel radiator has an output of 2068/7056 Watts/BTUs and costs £434.95 from BestHeating. (bestheating.com)

STYLISHLY EFFICIENT Aluminium conducts heat rapidly, so this warms up quickly. Astute Double vertical radiator in White (H1800xW466xD117.5mm), five sections, 2348/8010 Watts/BTUs, £648 from Vogue. (vogueuk.co.uk)

STATEMENT DESIGN Aeon’s Planet Moon radiator (H1810xW605xD45mm) is a practical heat source and eye-catching focal point for a bedroom. Solid aluminium plate with textured grey finish, 2651/9055 Watts/BTUs, £2,283.82 from Aeon. (aeon.uk.com)

TRADITIONAL STYLE Create an authentic look in a period home with a classic four-column 4F-60-101 radiator in Amethyst Quartz (H675xW1038xD136mm). With a high output of 1756/5988 Watts/BTUs, it costs £1,476 from Bisque. (bisque.co.uk)

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WARM WOOD Outline Woody, an aluminium radiator with a walnut veneer (H1824mmxW454mmxD61mm), has a chic, streamlined look. Low water volume and a diverter fitted as standard means rapid warm-up when paired with low temperature heating systems. Output: 1241/4235 Watts/BTUs, £2,374.80, Eskimo. (eskimodesign.co.uk)

ULTRA MODERN Ximax Vertiplan horizontal flat panel radiator in anthracite (H1200xW595xD80mm) has a large surface area for plenty of heat. It also comes in white with an output of 766/2614 Watts/BTUs, £329, B&Q. (diy.com)

HIGH SHINE Bathroom Mountain’s Faro single chrome flat panel vertical radiator (H1800x490x84mm), 733/2501 Watts/BTUs, is a contemporary choice for any room, £244.99. (bathroommountain.co.uk)

LUSTROUS FINISH The Ancona Antique Copper three-column radiator (H1800xW474xD101mm) with 10 sections, 1180/4026 Watts/BTUs, is ideal for high ceilings. From £2,592, The Radiator Company. (theradiatorcompany.co.uk)

SPARKLE AND SHINE Low-water-content radiators work efficiently with heat pump flow temperatures. VIP in Grey Sparkle (H790xW820xD95mm), 1610/5493 Watts/BTUs. £815.28, The Radiator Company. (theradiatorcompany.co.uk)

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With their clean lines and minimal details, the designer radiators from BestHeating are inspired by modern architecture and functional Scandinavian design. Rather than simply providing heat, contemporary radiators from leading brands such as Milano combine form and function like a bespoke piece of furniture.

Complementing Nordic-inspired homes, neutral interiors and sophisticated schemes, radiators can now be a part of a carefully considered space, too. Moody matt blacks and understated anthracite, soft greys, polished chrome and even a vibrant spectrum of playful colourways mean white is no longer the only option. Designed to blend in or stand out, BestHeating’s colours give you the opportunity to highlight the modern panel detailing on a contrasting wall, or disappear beautifully into the background for a seamless look.

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LEFT Vertical Milano Aruba designer radiator, from £149.95 TOP Milano Windsor traditional column radiator, from £229.95 ABOVE Dark Blue Milano Aruba designer radiator, from £239.95

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Warmed by the earth How to harness the plentiful thermal energy beneath our feet Feature REBECCA FOSTER

Two metres below ground, the soil maintains a fairly consistent temperature of around 10ºC and is unaffected by cold weather. Powered by electricity, a ground-source heat pump (GSHP) extracts warmth from the earth using collecting pipes buried below the surface. A setup with pipework laid in trenches at a depth of around 1m is the most common option, but if there is a lack of sufficient space on the plot, a vertical borehole can be dug instead. A solution of water and antifreeze flows through the pipes, picking up warmth as it moves. This liquid is channelled to a heat pump unit, most often kept inside the house, where it is concentrated to a higher temperature and distributed to the heating system.

Installation basics Your garden must be accessible to digging machinery with ground that is suitable for creating trenches or a borehole. Coiled pipes are known as slinkies, while a meander pattern is laid straight and runs back and forth. ‘A typical three-bedroom house using slinky pipes laid in trenches requires about 40x12m of land,’ says David Billingsley, director of sales at Kensa Heat Pumps (kensaheatpumps.com).

‘Boreholes range from 60-200m deep and are around 150mm wide. If a home has insufficient land area for slinkies or no access for a borehole drilling rig, ground source may not be viable.’

ABOVE & LEFT The owners of a 300-year-old barn conversion in Wales worked with Gwres Glas (gwresglas.co.uk) to install a Kensa 13kW Evo GSHP (kensaheatpumps.com).

Warmth is extracted from the ground via slinky pipes laid in trenches in a nearby field. The smart-controlled pump, buffer tank and DHW cylinder are kept in a utility room LEFT A horizontal GSHP loop system, which involves laying piping in trenches to extract heat from the soil, requires land close to the house that is at least three times its total floor area, including upper floors. Trenches, such as this installation

by Limitless Energy, need to be 1.2m deep. Allow for 10m of trench per kW of heat pump capacity. (limitlessenergy.org)

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Typically, GSHPs are well suited to self-builds, as the plot will be excavated to put in the foundations, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t possible for renovations. ‘It’s a myth that GSHPs can’t be successfully retrofitted into older properties,’ says David. ‘But the more thermally efficient a house is, the easier it will be to heat effectively with any type of system. Better insulation will result in higher heat pump efficiency and lower running costs.’

What’s the cost?

The output needed from a ground-source heat pump to meet your home’s heating requirements will affect how much an installation will cost. ‘The average three-bedroom UK home has a heat demand of 8-10kW,’ says Phil Hurley, managing director at Nibe (nibe.eu). ‘To supply and install a suitable pump using horizontal pipework would cost between £12,000 and £14,000,’ Vertical ground-source heat pumps tend to be more expensive. ‘A borehole installation can cost between £20,000 and £25,000,’ he explains.

Units have a service life of around 20 years, while the collecting pipework can last up to 100. Plus, you may be able to recoup some of the installation cost from the government’s Domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) scheme. Average running costs depend on the thermal efficiency of the building and its heat demand. ‘The 9kW Evo GSHP would run at 0.44p/kWh with an estimated running cost of £887.40 per year, based on a 200sqm, four-bed new-build home in the south-west of England with a heat load of 8kW,’ says David Billingsley.

ABOVE The Shoebox GSHP unit from Kensa is designed for flats and new-builds. It is small enough to live in a cupboard, and has a heat output from 3kW to 6kW, producing hot watertemperatures up to 65°c. It costs from £3,686. (kensaheatpumps.com) LEFT With a heat output ranging from 7kW to 17kW, the Kensa Evo GSHP is suitable for both existing and new-build three- to six-bedroom homes.

It costs from £6,156. (kensaheatpumps.com)

Order of works If building your own home, lay the collecting loops at the start of the project, during the groundworks phase. ‘It is critical that accurate information about the property is known so that the system can be laid correctly,’ says Phil Hurley. ‘The pump unit is usually installed once the building is weathertight and the services are in place.’

The groundworks phase varies, but usually takes around three weeks. GSHP installation is subject to Building Regulations, and your local authority will need to be notified upon completion. The heat pump appliance is about the size of a fridge-freezer and most often kept inside the house. ‘It’s best to put the unit where it can be maintained easily,’ says Phil. ‘The area must provide an appropriate route for associated pipework, especially the ground collector loops, which need to be well insulated along the entire length.’

Peak performance GSHPs have few moving parts and upkeep is minimal. ‘As electrically powered, non-combustion appliances, they require little maintenance,’ says David. ‘I advise homeowners to get their system – including radiators and/or underfloor heating, pressurised hot water cylinders, ground collectors and the heat pump – checked by a competent installer before the colder months set in.’

Having a good supply of hot water and effective heating are the surest signs your system is operating at its best. Some models, such as Nibe’s S-Series and Kensa’s Evo heat pump, come with a smart controller or app that allows you to monitor the setup in real time, so you will receive notifications regarding any problems.

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Mechanical ventilation with heat recovery (MVHR) draws stale air out of each room at an extraction point. The air is passed through ducting to a heat exchanger and expelled outside. The extracted warmth is transferred via the exchanger to fresh air flowing through a separate run of ducting into the rooms. Filters in the main unit remove particles so that the circulating air is free from pollutants. Usually installed in a loft, basement or plant room, the air-handling unit is the hub of the system. It is connected to a series of ducts that are attached to extraction and supply points.

Provide the best setting MVHR is most efficient when fitted in a wellinsulated, airtight home where warmth isn’t going to leak out via the building structure.

Installation is more straightforward in a selfbuild, where it can be designed into the plans from the start, but it is possible to incorporate the system into a renovation. Homes with open fireplaces are not suitable as the air bricks that supply air to the fire make the spaces too draughty.

ABOVE This threebedroom earth shelter house in the Peak District, Derbyshire, is fitted with an MVHR system. See more overleaf

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Buyer beware There are several things to bear in mind when choosing an MVHR. Take a close look at the controls.

‘Are they easy to use? Is wireless control available? Are humidity and temperature monitored automatically?’ says Patrick Chester, project manager and Passivhaus consultant at Enhabit (enhabit.uk.com). Check there is a F7 pollen filter for the fresh-air intake, especially if anyone in your home has asthma or allergies. Some units only have a G4 sponge filter, which keeps insects, hairs, large pollen spores and dust out. The F7 blocks smaller pollen spores, dust, bacteria and some smoke/oil fumes. If you want to zap everything, though, an electrostatic filter is even better.

Efficiency is key. ‘The highest-quality units recover 96 per cent of the heat, while the poorest recover 70 per cent or less,’ explains Patrick. The main unit should be well insulated. ‘It’s no good having a model with a great heat exchanger if the recycled warmth

gets lost through the unit’s skin,’ says Clarissa Youden, associate director at Total Home Environment (totalhome.co.uk). ‘Check on the specification sheet that there is about 30mm of thermal and acoustic insulation to the inside of the unit.’

You should also consider an automatic summer bypass – in warmer months, the heat from the outgoing air will not be recycled, but you’ll still get a fresh incoming flow. ‘With the UK’s erratic weather, having a modular bypass that automatically opens in specific increments when the temperature changes is a must,’ says Clarissa. ‘But manual ones can be inconvenient.’

Selecting a model that runs quietly is also important. This is measured in decibels (dBA), with lower numbers indicating a lower noise level. Most main units operate at about 40-45dBA, similar to a fridge freezer, but this doesn’t matter so much as the unit is usually installed away from living spaces.

Check the noise level of the air valves in each room, too. They should be less than 25dBA.

ABOVE The Airflow MVHR system ducting is deliberately left exposed on the ceiling of the energy-efficient home. (airflow.com)

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Price guide and investment protection There are variables that will affect the final cost of a system, from the size of your home to the type of ducts used. ‘A good-quality MVHR, including the ducting, insulation and the controller, costs anywhere between £2,500 and £7,000,’ says Clarissa. Installation is likely to cost upwards of £2,500, depending on the complexity of the project.

Before placing an order, check the guarantee offered – in case anything goes wrong with the system. Guarantees for the whole setup will typically cover you for between two and seven years, depending on the supplier and whether you have opted into a maintenance scheme.

Order of works Ducts are installed first, and any that run through unheated voids should be insulated. ‘The airhandling unit is fitted at the finish, once the internal doors have been hung,’ says Lucy. ‘In line with regulations, internal doors must have a clear gap beneath to allow air to move around the house.’

MVHR systems should adhere to Parts F and L of Building Regulations, which cover ventilation and conservation of power. ‘You may also need to be mindful of Part E (resistance to sound), Part B (fire safety) and Part C (resistance to contaminants and moisture),’ Lucy adds.

ABOVE A MVHR system minimises the need for additional heating in this five-bedroom self-build home in Surrey, designed

by Soup Architects. (souparchitects.com).

BELOW The house also has solar panels on the roof for hot water, while the cold water comes from a rainwater harvester buried in the garden

PHOTOGRAPHY ANDREW WALL, TITON

Whatever kind of project you are undertaking, MVHR should be factored into the design at the start. ‘The ducting must be installed within the fabric of the building, so it needs to be considered as early as possible,’ says Lucy Holland, marketing executive at Airflow (airflow.com). ‘When the duct paths are already planned and prepared for, it saves time during installation.’ Long, straight runs provide a better channel for efficient airflow, so try and avoid bends where possible. MVHR can be installed once the house is wind and watertight, and the stud walls are up. Ideally, ducting should be fitted before first-fix plumbing and electrics.

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Running costs estimate These can vary substantially depending on the size of the property and the number of rooms. ‘A wellinstalled system will recover more energy than it uses, with typical running costs of £40 to £80 per year,’ says Larry Soper, technical training manager at EnviroVent (envirovent.com). MVHR recovers as much as 80 per cent of the heat extracted from the house and will potentially reduce your annual heating costs as a result. Plus, you won’t need to install separate extractor fans and hoods in your bathroom or kitchen.

Your home will still require a separate heating system, but MVHR will ensure it runs as efficiently as possible by recovering energy that would normally be lost via other means of ventilation.

PHOTOGRAPHY JONATHAN PILE, GARETH GARDENER

Keep it in top condition The vents where air comes in or out, particularly the extract valves, are prone to collecting dust and should be wiped down regularly. You’ll need to clean the external grilles periodically, too.

A professional service is recommended every six years so the system can be deep cleaned.

Filters should be cleaned or changed every three months to a year, depending on local environmental conditions. A home near a busy road will need its filters cleaned more regularly than one in the countryside.

‘Always isolate the unit when changing the filters – the best systems have a switch inside to automatically turn off the fans while they’re being serviced,’ says Lucy

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TOP & ABOVE Architect Jonathan Pile of the Oval Partnership UK (oval-uk.com) designed his own family home in Deptford, London. The energy-efficient house has two Zehnder ComfoAir 200 MVHR units; Jonathan consulted with Enhabit (enhabit.uk.com) on the design of the system.

The house also has a meadow-planted, flat-roof solar thermal system to collect the sun’s heat

Holland. ‘As well as being a safety precaution, this prevents the unit from sucking dirty air through the heat exchanger while the filters are out and clogging it up.’

Tell-tale signs that your MVHR is not working properly include evidence of condensation and mould growth. If the system is noisy, that may also indicate an issue. ‘It’s possible that the filters may be blocked and require changing, or that the system is experiencing a high level of resistance,’ explains Larry Soper.

Some products such as Envirovent’s Energisava 200 and 250 units come with an app so that you can monitor the status of the unit, adjust the airflow rates and get notifications when the filters need changing.

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From January 2022, all new woodburning and multifuel stoves must meet Ecodesign legislation, requiring stoves to run at an efficiency of at least 75 per cent and to have smoke emissions of less than 40mg/m3. Look for the SIA Ecodesign Ready label when buying – all models shown here are Ecodesign ready. If you live in a smoke-control area, you’ll require a model that offers a smokeless burn and is DEFRA approved.

MODERN STATEMENT Contura’s i8 7kW corner cassette stove (H530xW735xD365mm), with front and side windows, gives a good view of the flames, while the clean-burn system makes the stove efficient. £1,995, Contura (contura.eu)

SUSPENDED DESIGN The Glazed Gyrofocus 360-degree pivoting woodburner (HbespokexW1180xD620mm) adds the wow factor to an open-plan room. Made from steel, with an elongated chimney and a frameless sliding glass window, its 18kW heat output means it will heat large open spaces. From £15,360, Focus Fireplaces (focus-fireplaces.com)

CLASSIC APPEAL The 5kW Island 1 multifuel stove (H698xW551xD432mm), shown here in Pewter, burns wood and smokeless fuels. Clean-burn airwash technology combines efficiency with minimal emissions, and it’s DEFRA approved. £2,142, Charnwood (charnwood.com)

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BURNING DESIRES As we head into winter, bring warmth to your home with the eco-friendly Charnwood Cranmore woodburning stove With more time being spent in our homes over the past 18 months, many of us have rethought our interiors to create living spaces that are a pleasure to spend time in. There’s nothing quite like a real log fire for creating a cosy and inviting room in which to unwind at the end of a long day.

Brit manufacturer Charnwood’s stylish woodburning stoves combine a traditional form of heating with contemporary good looks and an environmentally clean burn.

Charnwood is a family-run brand, based in Newport on the Isle of Wight, where all its products are made. Founded almost 50 years ago by Alfred J Wells and two of his sons, the company was one of the first British manufacturers to develop a range of clean-burn stoves and, five decades on, it’s still a brilliant ecological choice. Wood is a stable, C02-neutral fuel that can be locally sourced, while the sophisticated technology used to make Charnwood stoves has made burning it cleaner, safer and more economical than ever before.

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All Charnwood stoves now meet the new ecodesign regulations that come into force in 2022, so even the most dedicated urbanite can enjoy the charms of a stove, with emissions so low that burning wood, even in smoke control areas, is clean and safe.

Its newest stove range is the Cranmore, which takes inspiration from the Regency era, with its single-framed glass door and archetypal detailing. The pleasing proportions of the Cranmore make it well suited to a traditional fireplace and with a large picture window, it is an ideal replacement for an open fire.

To find your nearest stockist, visit www.charnwood.com, or call 01983 537780

Complete your fireside with something from Charnwood’s range of Fairtrade accessories, which includes everything from wood storage to tools. Made by artisans in Cambodia, pictured here is the stylish yet practical blow poker, handcrafted from steel with a turned wooden handle.

TOP Charnwood Cranmore 7, from £1,794 ABOVE Charnwood Bodj Blow Poker, £89

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BUILT IN Inset woodburners built into a wall or false chimney breast are a good idea if space is limited. Stovax’s Studio Air 2 with Profil frame and white decorative trim (H476xW978xD348mm) has an 8.2kW heat output, rapid boost mode and is DEFRA approved. From £2,749, Stovax (stovax.com)

WHITE CHOICE Architecturally striking, the Scan 66-5 woodburning stove with S base in gloss white enamel (H943xW1037xD337mm) also comes in black. It has a 5kW heat output and is DEFRA approved.

From £2,985, Scan (scan.dk)

MULTIFUEL STOVE The Solis multifuel (H1004xDia480mm) is a contemporary model with a brushed-steel door handle, integrated storage box and a top flue outlet. It has a 5kW heat output and is DEFRA approved. £1,610, ACR Heat Products (acrheatproducts.com)

PANORAMIC VIEW Jotul’s F373 Advance (H1150xW442xD452mm) sits on a pedestal base and gives an excellent view of the flames from the large front and side glass windows. DEFRA approved, with a heat output of 5.9kW, it comes in a variety of finishes, including white enamel. From £3,360, Jotul (jotul.co.uk)

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PELLET STOVE Relatively new to the UK, pellet-burning stoves burn compressed wood or biomass pellets, which are convenient to store and burn more efficiently than wood. The Hera (H1200xW530xD530mm) has a 7kW output. From £2,462, MCZ (mcz.it)

FOCAL POINT Much more efficient than an open fire, the Westfire Uniq 32 inset glass-front stove (H570x W1000xD410mm) has a 7kW heat output, is DEFRA approved and features an airwash system to keep glass clean. £2,820, Eurostove (eurostove.co.uk)

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ELEGANT SOLUTION Tall and cylindrical, the Morso 4143 (H980xW459xD364mm) has a large, reflective glass door and white glazed finish. Incorporating an open log store, the stove is DEFRA approved and has an output of 5kW. £1,950, Morso (morsoe.co.uk)

FLICKERING FLAMES With a large viewing panel and sleek frontage, the stylish Hoxton stove with low pedestal (H771xW545xD425mm) is DEFRA approved and has a heat output of 7kW – suitable for heating large spaces. £2,474, Arada Stoves (aradastoves.com)

HERITAGE COLOUR Traditional in style, Carron’s Ash Grey Enamel Eco multifuel stove (H534xW480xD350mm) is a compact model made from cast iron and features clean-burn technology. It has a heat output of 5kW and is DEFRA approved. £1,253.50, Carron (carronheating.co.uk)