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COMMENT - Ben Roskrow

May 1, 2005

Aah, the joys of editing a monthly magazine at election time!

Steaming up

May 1, 2005

Luxury bathrooms incorporating features such as whirlpool baths and showers that double as steam rooms can give you a real edge over competitors. Tim Palmer re…

Selling sizzle

May 1, 2005

The kitchen is a key selling point of any new home so attention to detail is essential, as is sometimes spending extra to specify the best. Andrew Leech talks …

Inside information

May 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1513-A=Right] Dawn Kitchener, founder and director of interiors specialist Connections in Design, offers some insights into the latest trends and why …

Do your homework

May 1, 2005

Designing show home and new home interiors is a sophisticated business and a key pillar of any marketing strategy. Andrew Leech talks to housebuilders and thei…

Welcome home

May 1, 2005

[MMC-IMG=1510-A=Right] Bev Weston, sales and marketing director at David Wilson Homes, explains why a high quality show home and interior design package combin…

Hearts of stone

May 1, 2005

Increasing consumer expectations and competitiveness in the new homes market is driving design innovation in paving and landscaping. Chris Windle looks into th…

Don't sweat it

May 1, 2005

The temperature is rising for home insulation standards, but Andrew Leech finds that the industry is not fazed by the implications of further changes to Part L…