Octopus Publishing Group

A practical guide for those tempted to buy a building which needs extensive refurbishment or who simply need more space to accommodate a growing family or an office at home. Each stage, from getting planning permission to what happens when the builders arrive, is covered and case studies provided.

Join the dots to reveal 20 iconic cityscapes from all around the world.

Laura Jane Clark brings you inspiring architectural ideas and design solutions for updating your home without breaking the bank.

A comprehensive sourcebook of the best contemporary ideas for garden owners, architects and designers.

In this inspiring book, artist Matthew Brehm gives you all the skills you need to sketch the urban environment in just 15 minutes.

An inspirational sourcebook of winning colour combinations using Farrow & Ball's internationally renowned paint range, from the co-author of the bestselling Farrow & Ball How to Decorate.

Create calming, peaceful spaces in your home with white and neutral tones with the first home decorating book from The White Company, published as this much-loved brand celebrate their 25th anniversary.

This essential dictionary and phrase book provides every term you need to know when buying, maintaining, renovating or building a home in France. Accessible and comprehensive, it includes the technical words you won't find in an ordinary dictionary for tools and equipment and every aspect of painting, carpentry, roofing, plumbing and drainage.

One of two titles in a new series from London's prestigious Design Museum, looking at the unique design stories of the most iconic cities in the world.