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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Before & after: A broken-plan layout completes this Edwardian terrace
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 •
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Before and after: An antique kitchen was the perfect fit (and price) for this Edwardian terrace
We'd like to be beside the seaside in the authentic period surroundings of this Whitley Bay home
By Alison Jones •
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Garden room ideas: 23 modern designs for all garden sizes, and budgets
Garden room ideas: Be inspired to take your WFH space, living or cinema room and more outside into a great garden room. Big or small garden, lots of budget or not.
By Camille Dubuis-Welch •
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Before and after: Couple's DIY kitchen looks stunning – and saved them loads!
Ben and Fahmida's design skills and nose for a reclaimed bargain helped them complete their kitchen after they ran out of cash
By Ellen Finch •
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This pretty pink kitchen proves that pastels can work with industrial style
A large extension and unexpected pop of pastels have transformed Lucy Kirwan's kitchen into a fun space for family and friends to gather in
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10 glass box extension ideas to bring in light to a modern or traditional home
Looking for glass box extension ideas? From small glazed extensions to showstopping projects, we've got all the inspiration and expert advice to get you started.
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How much does a glass extension cost?
If you are planning on adding a glazed extension, calculating costs is the place to start and our guide will talk to you through exactly what to budget for.
By Hebe Hatton •
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17 glass extension ideas – light-filled spaces to inspire your project
A glazed extension is a striking addition to any home, whether it's traditional or modern. Be inspired by these beautiful glass extension ideas to start planning your own.
By Hebe Hatton •
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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 •
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Thinking about extending? Here's how to add space without adding on...
Things feeling a little cramped? Here's how to carve out more room in your home, without taking on a costly extension
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20 basement ideas – conversion projects from cellars to full dig outs
Let our basement ideas inspire you to make the most of your subterranean space and turn it into something fabulous
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Before and after: Tired kitchen is twice as nice – and twice as big – after a stunning extension
Gillian and John have doubled their kitchen space, got some savvy storage solutions and found a new place to relax
By Maxine Brady •
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A sunny Brighton kitchen that will make you want to fill your home with color
Taking on a major renovation project gave Clara and Liam the ideal opportunity to flex their design skills
By Maxine Brady •
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This Brighton terrace has been renovated into the perfect family home (cinema room included)
Adding another storey and large kitchen extension has made Jasmin Robertson’s terraced house twice the size, turning it into a modern family home
By Maxine Brady •
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Real home: an open plan extension that's perfect for flexible living
When renovating their run-down period terrace, Ali and Rob put family living at the heart of it – resulting in an open-plan extension that works for everyone
By Ali Lovett •
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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 •
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Real home: a kitchen makeover that's unrecognisable
After months of building work, Deborah and Jonathan Boston have turned their dilapidated galley kitchen into an elegant open-plan space
By Maxine Brady •
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Real home: this 1920s doer-upper has had a total transformation
Extending upwards and outwards gave hands-on renovators Nicola and Barry their dream family home
By Karen Wilson •
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Real home: an extended semi with a stylish surprise...
The front of Rob and Paul’s 1930s semi is like any other – but the rear of the house hides a beautiful space! Take a tour...
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