Bring your house extension to life with our expert advice and ideas

1930s house renovated and extended to create a stylish family home

You won't believe this stunning five-bed family home used to be a tiny two-bed

A double-story extension becomes a dream home

By Ifeoluwa Adedeji Published 17 February 23

Shazia and Scott Hemmens took drastic action to turn their their outdated 1930s house into a stylish family home

This gold-standard kitchen was worth the 13-year wait

Fed up with their outdated 1930s house, Shazia and Scott Hemmens took drastic action to turn it into a stylish family home

By Maxine Brady Published 14 November 22

Extensions

Sophie Hannah and husband Robin used plenty of colour to transform a Victorian townhouse into a maximalist’s dream

Makeup expert's renovated home is a maximalist’s dream

Sophie Hannah and her husband, Robin, have transformed their run-down Victorian townhouse into a home bursting with colour and pattern.

By Laura Ewart Published 30 October 22

Extensions

Renovations insurance: glass extension by getty images

Two renovators explain the importance of renovations insurance

Two renovators dive into why renovations insurance is a must if you're planning a major project and how to choose the right one.

By Michael Holmes Published 24 October 22

Conversions

Mary and Paul used creative expertise and DIY skills to finish their dream family home

DIY transforms 1930s house into dream home

With several renovations behind them, Mary and Paul had creative expertise to draw on when it came to transforming their 1930s house Real home: Couple's DIY skills helped them to create their dream home

By Alison Jones Published 11 October 22

Extensions

How to find a home builder: the dos and don'ts to hire someone for a job well done

Find a good builder using experienced renovator Michael Holmes' advice. Use these tips to hire a building contractor who will deliver your home project on time and on budget

By Michael Holmes Last updated 3 October 22

Conversions

Cowboy builder: how to know if you've hired one and how to avoid them

15 telltale signs you're dealing with a cowboy builder and how to avoid them

A cowboy builder is easy to spot, when you know the telltale signs. Here's how to avoid one so you don't end up out of pocket with a poor or even unfinished home reno job

By Lucy Searle Last updated 3 October 22

Conversions

The Lewis family home has gone open-plan with a rear extension

Real home: Long-term extension project creates the perfect family space

Kate and Adam’s three-pronged renovation took over a decade – but was well worth the wait

By Karen Wilson Last updated 16 September 22

Extensions

David and Andrew's home has an Italian flair with a tiled flor inspired by their wedding palazzo

Real home: Extended kitchen/garden room has the flavour of Italy

Memories of the palazzo where they married inspired David and Andrew’s ‘bella’ new kitchen

By Alison Jones Last updated 2 September 22

Extensions

Outbuildings – what are they and what to consider when adding a garden room

What are outbuildings? Our guide will help with everything from planning permission to costs and more when investing in or building your own garden room.

By Lucy Searle Last updated 24 August 22

Garden

large contemporary kitchen extension at rear of terraced victorian house, one of the best small house extension ideas, photographed by polly eltes

Small house extension ideas: 16 ways to enhance your living space

Small house extension ideas can boost your home's space and value. If you have little room or a tiny budget, here's how to get your extension – however small – to make a big impact

By Michael Holmes Last updated 29 July 22

Extensions

Double storey extension ideas: Anne and Duncan Westland 1950s inside-outside two-storey extension

Double storey extension ideas: 19 ways you could add two storeys

Looking for double storey extension ideas to both floor space and value to your home? These real-life projects will help get your project kickstarted

By Lucy Searle Last updated 29 July 22

Extensions

Side return extensions: 18 ideas to help plan, design and budget for yours

Side return extensions can transform narrow, dark back rooms into airy and open plan spaces. This guide will help you plan, design and budget for yours

By Sarah Warwick Last updated 29 July 22

Extensions

Kitchen-diner with blue/green pattern wallpaper, herringbone floor, farmhouse table and bench, Crittall-style doors

Before and after: a modern kitchen extension with cool industrial touches

We love this contemporary extension – especially that surprise pop of colour…

By Ellen Finch Last updated 29 July 22

Extensions

Wide shot of kitchen with grey large-format floor tiles, blue and pink Formica plywood units, white worktop and Crittall-style doors to garden

Before and after: cool plywood kitchen shows bespoke is the way to go

This extended space is packed with ideas

By Ellen Finch Last updated 28 July 22

Extensions

Bright and airy sunroom with loungers, an arm chair and an exposed brick wall

25 sunroom ideas to soak up some vitamin D in style

We’re shining a light on the best sunroom ideas to help give your space an expert-approved glow up

By Becks Shepherd Published 22 July 22

Living Room

Sunny garden room with relaxed trio of seating, coffee table, and open door to garden.

33 garden room ideas to enhance your backyard and lifestyle

Swoon after the nicest and most functional garden room ideas – not solely reserved for summer – to create a sun-dappled outdoor living space, blissful WFH office or cozy cool home bar nestled amongst nature.

By Camille Dubuis-Welch Last updated 21 July 22

Garden

Extending for under £50,000: small black scheme kitchen in island with breakfast bar

Extending for under £50,000: 13 top tips for budgeting your home extension

Looking at extending for under £50,000? Making your house bigger needn’t cost the earth. Follow our tips on how to add a £50K extension, and take inspiration from these cost-effective projects

By Lucy Searle Last updated 17 July 22

Costs

Extended kitchen-diner with black kitchen and island, white worktops, wood bar stools, sliding doors and wood dining table

Before and after: an extended 1930s home with quirky creative touches

After a side and rear extension and a full-blown makeover, this house is fit for a family

By Karen Wilson Published 17 July 22

Extensions

a stylish, minimalist kitchen extension by Ar'Chic - with black/grey units, a large black/grey island, slate floors and wrap around floor-to-ceiling doors/windows

How to extend a house – an expert guide to planning your extension

Use this expert guide for an A-Z on how to extend a house successfully. From good planning to design know-how and more – get it right from the start

By Sarah Warwick Last updated 15 July 22

Extensions

a large white kitchen extension with contemporary feel, wooden breakfast bar and wooden stools by keith collie, four ovens, black bar stools and black hanging lights – a good example of looking for how to add value to your home

How to add value to your home – in 20 ways

If you're thinking about how to add value to your home, and perhaps add more space too, then we have solutions, advice and ideas for both. They're all cheaper than moving – so, check out our guide...

By Melanie Clear Last updated 15 July 22

Extensions

House extension suppliers: a sourcebook of the top 50 extension essentials

Locate the best suppliers that are still open for business, for all things house extensions-related. Plus, we've tons of extension planning and design advice too

By Emily Shaw Last updated 10 July 22

Extensions

Kitchen extension: IDSystems Edge sliding doors on kitchen extension

Plan the kitchen extension of your dreams with our expert guide

Learn everything to do with kitchen extensions so that you can plan and design your own. Here's what you need to know plus 20 brilliant kitchen extension ideas

By Sarah Warwick Last updated 8 July 22

Kitchen