Living

The order in which a renovation is carried out, how long it really takes, what happens during the construction period — and the five decisions that cannot be corrected later.

Large rooms are not easier to design than small ones, but harder. On zoning without walls, acoustics in tall rooms and why standard furniture fails here.

Worktop height, zones instead of the work triangle, walk-through kitchens, ventilation: what really matters in kitchen planning — and when a renovation is cheaper than a new kitchen.

From knocking through a wall to dissolving the hallway: nine interventions that really gain space in Munich period and new-build flats — and what to bear in mind in terms of building regulations.

Why the sofa is against the wall and the room still doesn’t work. The most common mistakes when furnishing a living room — with specific measurements to check.