Extensions
Feel like you don't have enough space? Then it might be time for an extension to increase the amount of room in your home.
Our extension advice and ideas will help you make the most of your home – however you decide to extend. If it is room for cooking and entertaining that you need then a kitchen extension might be on the cards. Or maybe a loft conversion to provide an extra bedroom? Find the inspiration you need, then add up the costs with our extension cost calculator.
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Extension cost calculator
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How to extend a Victorian house
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How to add a single storey extension: costing, planning and designing your single storey extension
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Double storey extensions: cost, plan and design your two storey extension
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Top 21 home extension dos and don'ts
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Glass extensions: how to cost, plan and design a glazed extension
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Real home: Light-filled conservatory kitchen transforms this city apartment
Rosie Rockel turned a dark, cramped basement flat into a contemporary home filled with second-hand treasures
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: Beamed kitchen is a real ray of sunshine
Architect George Woodrow’s extended kitchen impresses with bespoke joinery and jaunty yellow accents – and is the perfect sociable space for his young family
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: Glazed side extension creates the perfect garden link
Louise Potter and husband Sean's extension has transformed their Victorian house, now a showcase for their collection of art, vintage finds and Scandinavian pieces
By Laurie Davidson •
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Real home: this bold and bright extended home is a masterclass in colour
Geri and Andrew’s home is packed with pattern, colour and plenty of personality.
By Ellen Finch •
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14 sunroom furniture ideas that are stylish and functional
Style your favorite spot in the house with sunroom furniture ideas for a space that's cozy and bright.
By Emily Grant •
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Real home: Extended garden flat is an architectural gem
First-time buyers Lois and Guy used their industry skills to turn a tired old ground-floor flat into a spacious modern home
By Heather Dixon •
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20 bright sunroom ideas for lounging in style and comfort
The best sunroom ideas will make for a light-filled space. Experts share the top things to consider when planning yours
By Hebe Hatton •
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Sunroom costs – the average price to add a sunroom to your home in 2021
Is their price per square-footage worth it? And, do average sunroom costs work out cheaper than a home addition?
By Carol J. Alexander •
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Real home: Wraparound extension turns too-small family home into dream space
When Kier and Paul Rhodes outgrew their old house, they found the answer lay in improving rather than moving
By Heather Dixon •
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Real home: Empty period home gets a bold modern makeover
James and Matt's colourful design choices have restored the faded glamour of their Edwardian home
By Heather Dixon •
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Basement conversions: how to create extra living space for your home
A basement conversion can boost the size of your home whether you excavate to create it, or remodel to turn an existing one into usable space.
By Lucy Searle •
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How much does a new kitchen cost in 2021? Plus 20 ways to make it cheaper
Being in the know about new kitchen costs will help you create a dream room at a price you can afford in 2021. Expert tips can help you stay on budget.
By Laura Crombie •
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Real home: A dilapidated 1920s house has its elegance restored
Jen and Miles Rothbury’s restored 1920s home owes its uniqueness to the couple’s creative talents.
By Sean O'Connell •
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Real home: An impressive extension opens up this Victorian home
Artist Kitty McCurdy and husband Kieran have created a dream home from a dated period property
By Marisha Taylor •
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Orangery ideas: 19 zesty designs, plus orangery costs and expert planning advice
These orangery ideas can help you create a stunning glazed extension. Here's all you need to know about period and modern additions, from costs to planning
By Lucy Searle •
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Conservatory blind ideas: 16 designs to shade and bring privacy to windows
These conservatory blind ideas will add color and texture to create a stylish, comfortable and welcoming space
By Christina Chrysostomou •
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Conservatory ideas – 30 decor designs, plus expert planning advice
These conservatory ideas – together with our expert planning advice – will help you plan a beautiful addition to your home, adding space, light, and value
By Melanie Griffiths •
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Real home: this extended 1920s house is full of bold and budget-savvy ideas
Over the past five years, Claire Burres and husband Brad Ellis have turned a dated house into a stylish family home
By Maxine Brady •
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Before & after: A broken-plan layout completes this Edwardian terrace
These happy bunnies have the best of both worlds. Divide and conquer
By Ellen Finch •
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Real home: A smart move created this dream country kitchen
Anna Bennett and Rob Stannard relocated the kitchen in their period farmhouse to make the most of the glorious views.
By Sean O'Connell •
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14 sliding door ideas – exterior glass doors for patios and clever indoor designs
The best sliding door ideas will perfectly connect a patio or extension. While interior barn-style doors and more clever designs can conceal closets or divide rooms naturally.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Bi-fold door ideas – 20 clever external and internal designs for your patio (or closet)
The best bi-fold door ideas can keep your closet in check and take your extension or patio to the next level.
By Anna Cottrell •
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Bi-fold or sliding doors – how to choose the right option for your home
How to choose between bi-fold or sliding doors. From costs to installation, how much light they let in and more pros vs. cons.
By Lucy Searle •
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Vinyl vs. fiberglass windows – the pros and cons according to experts
The pros and cons of vinyl vs. fiberglass windows. From costs to looks, energy efficiency and more.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Before & after: How one couple changed their home's layout to create a more functional space
Swapping the layout of their flat was a smart solution for these architects
By Alison Jones •
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Real home: this time-warp 1930s semi is now a stunning Scandi-style family home
Adding two new bedrooms, a vaulted kitchen extension and décor inspired by the forest views transformed this dated home
By Ali Lovett •
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Real home tour: This vintage lover's home is a study in using blue
Suzi Jench and Lewis Robinson’s Brighton terraced house has been decorated in calming coastal shades and dressed in unique finds
By Maxine Brady •
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Bump-out additions: How to get more room without the expense of a full addition
If you're thinking about a small home addition or extending a room by just a few feet, a bump out addition can be a great alternative to a full add on, and save you thousands in the process.
By Carol J. Alexander •
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Real home: A converted mill house becomes a charming home for a young family
Jen and Pete Fletcher went through the emotional mill with their ambitious two-storey extension, but they now have a beautifully thought-out home that’s inspired Jen’s new career
By Karen Wilson •
