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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Glass extensions: how to cost, plan and design a glazed extension
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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
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Before and after: a modern kitchen extension with cool industrial touches
We love this contemporary extension – especially that surprise pop of colour…
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Real home: this interior designer's home is a masterclass in layering texture
Notebooks at the ready – this extended terrace is packed with stylish ideas to steal
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Before and after: cool plywood kitchen shows bespoke is the way to go
This extended space is packed with ideas
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Before and after: this interior designer extended her family home for £50k
All thanks to a combination of skill and imagination
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Permitted development rights: improving a home without planning permission
Permitted development rights mean you can extend or improve a home without the need for planning permission. This is what you need to know
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Before and after: extended Shaker-style kitchen with next-level organization
From a breakfast cupboard to a hideaway bar, everything has its place in this intricately planned kitchen
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Real home: architect helps young family create extension of their dreams
Yes, it's an investment – but this sleek, industrial-style space might just convince you it's worth it
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Real home: this interior stylist's London home is the epitome of Scandi cool
Laura and Chris Sabogal’s two-up, two-down Victorian terrace has been transformed into a four-bed family home with a kitchen-diner and spacious loft extension
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Before and after: from dark basement kitchen to uber-cool extended family space
Architects Emma and Ross had their professional skills to draw from – but they still have plenty of tips for a standout, budget-friendly look
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Before and after: A dated conservatory turned industrial-style kitchen extension
This bold and bright kitchen has us green with envy…
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Real home: 8 design ideas to copy from this grey-themed home that's anything but boring
And now we've fallen back in love with this versatile colour
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Real home: a bold and daring kitchen extension that's perfect for socialising
From a teal kitchen to terrazzo worktops, we're deeply in love with this extended space
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Real home: this once dilapidated bungalow is now a cosy Scandi haven
Vaulted ceiling + double-sided fireplace = our dream kitchen space
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Real home: Gorgeous green kitchen has a fresh feel
A stunning extension and Charley Smith's clear design vision has resulted in a family kitchen-diner that’s ripe for entertaining.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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