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Kitchen Diners Wednesday, 25 August 2010 00:00 The time of poky kitchens and separate formal dining rooms is over. A combined kitchen-diner commands sociable behaviour, just follow these simple steps to create the heart of your home.The dining room is out, and the kitchen is in. But not your scrubbing, chopping and boiling kind. This is the age of More...

Material World Monday, 16 August 2010 00:00 Be bold in the bathroom – get creative with the latest cutting-edge surfaces. Once the excitement of choosing appliances has faded and the great tap debate has receded, the tricky decision of what to cover bathroom surfaces with is faced. Most people give in gracefully to ceramic, paint, stone, More...

Ovens Friday, 06 August 2010 00:00 Built-in models are a great choice to complement the sleek and stylish lines of acontemporary kitchen. Follow our guide and you'll be cooking up a storm in no time. An oven is one of the key appliances you'll buy for your kitchen, so it's worth spending time thinking about what you need. You can find More...

Wood Flooring Wednesday, 28 July 2010 00:00 Naturally beautiful, wood floors are also durable and hard-wearing. Choosing the right one is crucial – this is an investment you'll be living with for a long time. There are four key considerations when buying wood flooring: your budget, the room in which you'll be laying the floor, the type of More...

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Grand Designs Live,
Birmingham, 8-10 October
Exclusive Offer - Save 50%*

Book tickets for just £9 (saving 50%*). Visit www.granddesignslive.com or call 0871 230 5583 and quote SBNINE. Plus, Kids under 15 years old go free. HURRY, offer ends 31^st August.

If you’re planning a self-build project, there is no better destination than Grand Designs Live for absolutely everything you need to design, build and furnish your home.

The show is based on the Channel 4 TV series presented by design guru Kevin McCloud and takes place from 8-10 October at the NEC, Birmingham. There will be one-to-one consultations available with architects, surveyors and finance experts, talks from industry experts and celebrity designers Kevin McCloud, Kelly Hoppen and George Clarke and over 500 exhibitors all under one roof. With all this and much more, the show is a must attend opportunity for any self-builder!

*Terms and conditions apply: saving based on door rate, offer ends 31st August, transaction fee applies, kids go free when accompanied by an adult.

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With continued concerns about the state of the economy, we are pleased to report some good news for self-builders. There is a general consensus that with larger developers releasing land back to the market, prices are falling and availability is increasing fast, creating opportunities for individuals to snap up plots at bargain prices.

Our research shows the average plot price has fallen by more than nine per cent in the past year. Add to this increasingly competitive trade rates, plus suppliers keen to sell their products, and the year ahead takes on an altogether more promising outlook for ambitious individuals prepared to take the plunge.

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