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Previous Episodes
Episode 11: The Underground House, Cumbria
For any aspiring Grand Designer, being eco friendly comes very high on the agenda. But how far should you go? We look at some inspiring homes that just might challenge your preconceptions about going green.
Episode 10: The Barn Conversion, Surrey
An ancient barn was resurrected in the Surrey countryside, with a stunning interior and subtle external styling. Learn about a new wave of neo-barns, and check out some barns and barn conversions up for grabs now.
Episode 9: The Huf Haus, Walton
This famous kit home rose from nothing to form an imposing glass and metal structure in picturesque Walton-on-Thames. Find out about the history of kit homes in California and check out some millionaire's rock 'n' roll kit homes in the Hollywood hills.
Episode 8: The Wooden Box, Peterborough
Peterborough's wooden box became a rectangle with the perfect extension. Join Naomi Cleaver to find out more about successful extensions, as well as some cleverly extended properties available to buy right now.
Episode 7: The Puglia Revisit
Who wouldn't want to dig deeper into this fascinating self build project in Puglia, Italy? There's advice on using the country's fabulous stone on your own build, as well as the very best in Italian interiors.
Episode 6: The Kit House, Bath
Naomi, Tom and the rest of the team find out how modern kit homes are putting the "fab" back into "prefab", including a look at some great houses you can buy now. Plus, a look at houses that float - well, you never know when you might need one...
Episode 5: The Lime Kiln House, Midlothian
Don't miss Naomi Cleaver's dissection of the stunning Scottish Modernist house in Midlothian. There's guides to project management, shabby chic interiors and engineered woods, as well as some stunning properties available now.
Episode 4: The Gothic House, Monmouth
This week it's up to Kevin McCloud, Naomi Cleaver, Tom Dyckhoff and Deborah Saunt to make sense of the dubious Gothic Grand Design in Monmouth. Don't miss some gorgeously gargoyle-clad Gothic architecture on the market for prices ranging from £250,000 to £2million...
Episode 3: The Sugar Cube House, Bristol
Naomi Cleaver and the Trade Secrets team go beyond the sugar cube to give you the lowdown on the minimalist look. Naomi finds furniture, Tom Dyckhoff discovers the future of glass and Kevin McCloud reveals how to find a good builder.
Episode 2: The Decagon House, Oxford
This week Henry's ten-sided rooms have got the Trade Secrets team talking. Everything from eco roofing to Moroccan style is explored as Naomi Cleaver & co get right under the skin of the Oxford Grand Design.
Episode 1: The Underground House, Cheltenham
Naomi Cleaver is joined by the rest of the Trade Secrets team as she picks apart the issues raised in this week's show. We've got guides to Italian luxury kitchens, planning a budget, the future of lighting and loads of underground houses all for sale right now.
Eco Roofing From green, green grass to solar surfaces
Trade Secrets: Series 1
Get More Trade Secrets Don't miss Naomi Cleaver's countless videos on everything from commissioning bespoke glass furniture to buying a barge, and written guides as diverse as finding a plot for a self-build project and using recycled building materials.
