Livingetc, one of the UK’s most respected home interior magazines, has announced the winners of the 2024 Style Awards. Cedral’s new colour collection of facades which can transform buildings new and old has been crowned one of the prestigious winners and awarded the’ best exterior cladding accolade’.

When creating or renovating your facade, you can opt for traditional horizontal sidings, but why not go for a more contemporary look and fit your weatherboards vertically for a unique stylish effect. We take you through the different steps and fixings to create a gorgeous facade for your home.

Dramatic black was a dominant look on the spring summer catwalks this year and, with searches for black exteriors increasing online, this eye-catching shade is becoming the ultimate style choice for homeowners who want to make a statement.

A classic New England style home never goes out of date. Elegant shiplap cladding, clean lines and neutral colours are the perfect way to create this timeless look - and a great way to disguise an unsightly exterior.

Introducing The Cedral Collections. Four unique collections designed to help bring homeowners vision to life. There will now be 21 colours, arranged across the four collections, each reflecting a specific lifestyle and outlook.

With long days and brighter evenings, your home is on show more than ever. But the long summer days are also a great time to give your home a spruce up. From creating a stylish and welcoming entrance to completely renovating exterior walls, here are 5 great ways to give your home stunning kerb appeal.