Extensions
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House extensions for every budget: £20,000-30,000
You may have big plans to add more space to your home, but how far will your available budget stretch? Renovation expert Michael Holmes looks at what's possible with a budget of £20,000–30,000
By Michael Holmes •
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House extensions for every budget: 5 ideas for a cost of £30,000 - £50,000
Take a look at the types of house extension projects that can be done for between £30,000 and £50,000
By Michael Holmes •
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9 ways to cut the cost of your extension
Extensions can be costly, so Michael Holmes looks at ways to stay in control of your budget
By Michael Holmes •
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Bi-fold doors: Budget, safety and security tips
Follow expert advice on cost and safety considerations before you buy your folding sliding doors
By Andrea Dean •
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A beginner's guide to planning permission and permitted development
Chartered surveyor Peter Richards explains how the planning process works – read on if you’re considering extending or converting your home
By Real Homes •
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How to plan your kitchen extension
Confused about where to start with your kitchen extension project? From budgeting to design, this article will tell you all you need to know
By Sarah Warwick •
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9 amazing Victorian terrace transformations
If you’re planning to transform the living space in your own Victorian terrace, take a look at our selection of the most amazing terrace renovations
By Jacob Ingram •
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How to add a two-storey extension under permitted development rights
If you need more space in your home, you may be able to extend under permitted development without a lengthy planning application process.
By Lucy Searle •
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How to extend your living space by building an annexe
Renovation experts Michael Holmes and Jason Orme explain the rules for creating additional rooms that will utilise your outdoor space and enhance your lifestyle
By Real Homes •
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Glass box extension: From dark basement to modern kitchen-diner
Adding a modern extension with full-height glazing has transformed Sarah and James Paul's dark basement into a light-filled kitchen-diner that links indoors and out
By Anna Tobin •
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How to extend your home: the ultimate guide
From costing and designing extensions to permitted development and building regulations, find out everything you need to know here
By Sarah Warwick •
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Designing a single storey extension
Find out how to design a single-storey extension that complements the existing property and creates the space you need
By Michael Holmes •
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How to get the perfect glass box extension
Find project inspiration and specialist advice for your own glazed addition
By Sarah Warwick •
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How to build the perfect kitchen extension
Find out how to create the perfect kitchen extension, from using and designing the space to the overall costs
By Michael Holmes •
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How to add a two-storey extension
A two-storey extension not only gives you more space, adding one could also be more cost-effective than moving. Expert renovator Michael Holmes explains how to get yours right…
By Michael Holmes •
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How to add space and value to your property
Melanie Clear reveals 10 of the best improvements you can make to add value to your home
By Melanie Clear •
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Small kitchens: should you extend?
If your kitchen is impractically small and you have space to extend, here are some suggestions on how to do it and how much it will cost
By Michael Holmes •
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Curved kitchen extension: Transforming a Victorian home
A curved kitchen extension and a redesigned layout have transformed Vic Grimshaw and Tom Hostler's Victorian property
By Katie Treggiden •
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How to create your perfect garden office this summer
The flexibility to work from home is a a perk for many, but our homes aren’t always suited to such a set-up. Looking outside the home and into the garden may be the perfect solution to the home office dilemma
By Sarah Handley •
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Total Conversion: how we totally transformed our 1940s semi
Alexandra and Toby Hull renovated their home to create a spacious living area filled with stylish finds
By Maxine Brady •
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From dated bungalow to modern family home: how to upgrade
Using the footprint of an existing 1970s bungalow allowed Sarah and Nick Constantinou to build upwards to create their dream family home
By Alison Nicholls •
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5 home improvement ideas for any budget
There’s something about a new year or new season that gets people planning for the future. Regardless of your budget, if improving your home is on your list in the next 12 months, you’ll find an idea here
By Sarah Handley •
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Cost Calculator 2018: How much will it cost to extend your home?
If you are thinking of extending your home, get a grasp on the likely costs with our free extension cost calculator tool
By Real Homes Magazine •
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12 year passion project: how we built our perfect kitchen
James Hewitt and Pamela Sampson have spent 12 years renovating their Victorian home – carefully selecting new, vintage and reclaimed pieces for their long-awaited kitchen extension
By Laura Crombie •
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Spacious kitchen extension in a Victorian terrace
Kiki and Ben Van Der Gucht doubled the size of their kitchen by building out into their side-return
By Caroline Foster •
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A light-filled kitchen with luxury features
When Hollie and Jacob Butterfield extended their kitchen, they included some very special features
By Alison Jones •
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Open-plan kitchen extension with industrial touches
Lisa Noble and Alex Bramwell extended to create a stylish open-plan kitchen that’s ideal for entertaining
By Debbie Jeffery •
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How to add an oak frame extension
If you want to gain extra living space in your home, then a well-executed oak frame extension is the perfect characterful addition
By Paula Woods •
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Bold single-storey extension to an Edwardian home
Paul and Michele Barker chose a bold, contemporary extension to transform their period property
By Laura Crombie •
