You don’t need to worry about your new home lacking personality.
We prove that new homes can be packed with personality by looking at what interesting design features self builders have incorporated into their homes.
Deputy editor Emily Smith looks at the many ways Build It readers have brought something special to their project. Be inspired with this hand-picked selection:
Structural wow factor

[Credit: Alistair Nicholls]
The honey tone of Matt and Jo Trench’s oak frame works beautifully alongside fresh white walls, expansive glazing and a stylish monochrome interior scheme.
Exterior lighting

[Credit: Matt Chisnall]
Well-planned illumination is an excellent way to inject some character to both the exterior and interior of a new home.
Accent colours

[Credit: Colin Poole]
David and Jennifer Spillane’s bright pink wall works wonderfully in tandem with the curved edges of their kitchen units to create a contemporary statement beside the oak frame.
Framed views

[Credit: Layton Bennet]
The stunning composition links the contemporary decor and high-end design details with the natural surrounds.
Inside-outside living

[Credit: Joe Lenton]
A wide span of bifolds connect the open-plan living space with the adjoining pool area, where the couple like to swim daily.
Stunning landscaping

[Credit: Colin Poole]
This wasn’t the case for Paul and Belinda Wilson, who’s quintessentially British garden softens the strong architectural form of their new property.
Playful design

[Credit: Camilla Reynolds]
Rachel and Anthony Locke’s three storey timber frame home has stone and timber cladding, a zinc roof and an unconventional bridged entrance to the first floor to combat the sloping site.
Pattern & detail

[Credit: Paul Ryan-Goff]
Colourful patterned tiles on the steps, striking metal beams in the ceiling and ornate decorations all help to create a homely environment.
Out-of-the-ordinary palettes

[Credit: Margaret Soraya]
The vertical timber cladding on the outside of the house is coated in a warm reddish-brown hue, achieved with paint derived from iron ore. There’s also a quirky post and beam porch with a turf roof.
Soft finishes

[Credit: Margaret Soraya]
In their fully vaulted bedroom, frilled curtains, antique-style rugs and floral soft furnishings help to complete the aesthetic.
Heritage style

[Credit: Jeremy Phillips]
The traditional style property features exposed oak and brick elements on the front elevation, creating a grand Tudor ambience.
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